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Better Healthcare: Ending Contracts Limiting Choice and Lowering Costs

This act aims to boost competition in the healthcare market, potentially leading to lower prices and better quality services. It bans contracts that restrict health plans from directing patients to more affordable or higher-quality providers, giving citizens more choice and potential savings.
Key points
Health plans can now freely direct patients to more affordable or higher-quality facilities, increasing competition.
Contracts forcing health plans into additional agreements with affiliates or accepting higher rates are prohibited.
Insurers can no longer prevent other health plans from paying lower rates for the same services, promoting cost reduction.
The act does not affect existing medical data privacy regulations (HIPAA, GINA, ADA).
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3139
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Process start date: 2021-11-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Healthy Competition for Better Care Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3139.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Health plans can now freely direct patients to more affordable or higher-quality facilities, increasing competition.
  • Contracts forcing health plans into additional agreements with affiliates or accepting higher rates are prohibited.
  • Insurers can no longer prevent other health plans from paying lower rates for the same services, promoting cost reduction.
  • The act does not affect existing medical data privacy regulations (HIPAA, GINA, ADA).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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