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Study on Travel Nurse Agency Impact on Healthcare

This law requires a study to examine how travel nurse agencies affected hospitals and healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal is to understand their practices, costs, and impact on the availability of medical staff, which can be relevant to healthcare costs and access.
Key points
The government will study the practices of travel nurse agencies, including potential price gouging.
Analysis will include differences in fees charged to hospitals and nurse pay.
The study will check how agencies affected staff shortages and healthcare costs, especially in rural areas.
The study will also examine how federal funds were used to pay these agencies.
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Print number: 117_S_4352
Sponsor: Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]
Process start date: 2022-06-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Travel Nursing Agency Transparency Study Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4352.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government will study the practices of travel nurse agencies, including potential price gouging.
  • Analysis will include differences in fees charged to hospitals and nurse pay.
  • The study will check how agencies affected staff shortages and healthcare costs, especially in rural areas.
  • The study will also examine how federal funds were used to pay these agencies.
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. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND].

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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