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Healthcare Competition Study: More Transparency for Patients

This act mandates an annual study on healthcare competition and consolidation at the state level for 10 years. The goal is to collect data on doctor licensing, hospital mergers, and insurance availability, so citizens can better understand how these factors affect healthcare access and costs in their state. Study results will be publicly available, which may help in making informed health decisions.
Key points
Annual reports on healthcare competition in each state will be publicly available, increasing market transparency.
The study will include data on medical personnel licensing, healthcare facility mergers, and the availability of various health insurance types.
This information can help citizens assess whether there is sufficient competition in their region, which may impact the prices and quality of medical services.
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Print number: 118_HR_2857
Sponsor: Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5]
Process start date: 2023-04-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Measuring State Healthcare Freedom Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2857.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Annual reports on healthcare competition in each state will be publicly available, increasing market transparency.
  • The study will include data on medical personnel licensing, healthcare facility mergers, and the availability of various health insurance types.
  • This information can help citizens assess whether there is sufficient competition in their region, which may impact the prices and quality of medical services.
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 Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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