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Military Healthcare Transparency: Identifying Contractor Affiliation in Medical Records.

This legislation mandates that Department of Defense (DoD) medical records must clearly state the organizational affiliation of any healthcare provider who is an independent contractor, rather than a direct DoD employee. This change aims to increase transparency and accountability for service members and their families receiving care in military medical facilities. Patients will gain a clearer understanding of who exactly provided their medical services.
Key points
Requires DoD medical records to include the name of the external company employing contracted healthcare providers.
Applies to all military medical treatment facilities, enhancing documentation quality and provider accountability.
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Print number: 118_S_5557
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2024-12-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to require identification in medical records of the Department of Defense of the affiliation of certain non-Department of Defense health care providers, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5557.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires DoD medical records to include the name of the external company employing contracted healthcare providers.
  • Applies to all military medical treatment facilities, enhancing documentation quality and provider accountability.
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. Cornyn, John [R-TX].

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 2025-12-26.

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