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Fair Medical Billing: Separate IDs for Off-Campus Hospital Departments

This act aims to ensure fair billing practices for services provided by off-campus hospital departments. Starting in 2025, these departments will need to use their own unique identification numbers, which will improve oversight and transparency in medical billing. This change can lead to clearer medical bills for citizens.
Key points
As of January 1, 2025, off-campus outpatient departments will be required to have their own unique health identifiers, separate from the main hospital.
All bills for medical services provided at these departments, including those covered by Medicare, must use these new, separate identifiers.
These changes aim to increase transparency and fairness in medical billing, potentially helping to prevent unclear or inflated charges for patients.
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Print number: 118_HR_3417
Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1]
Process start date: 2023-05-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FAIR Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3417.

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 2023-05-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • As of January 1, 2025, off-campus outpatient departments will be required to have their own unique health identifiers, separate from the main hospital.
  • All bills for medical services provided at these departments, including those covered by Medicare, must use these new, separate identifiers.
  • These changes aim to increase transparency and fairness in medical billing, potentially helping to prevent unclear or inflated charges for patients.
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. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1].

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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