Easing Patient Access to Healthcare Through Online Self-Scheduling Platforms.
This bill aims to improve patient access to care by clarifying that payments from healthcare providers to online scheduling and search platforms are legal, provided strict transparency rules are followed. This change removes legal barriers, encouraging the growth of digital tools that allow citizens to find and book medical appointments more easily and quickly. The goal is to make self-scheduling a standard, trustworthy option for consumers.
Key points
Legalizes payments from doctors and hospitals to web-based platforms that help consumers find and schedule appointments.
Platforms must operate objectively: they cannot steer consumers toward specific providers based on the payment received from that provider.
Mandatory financial disclosure: platforms must clearly inform consumers about their financial arrangements with participating healthcare providers.
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