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Easier Access to Healthcare: Changes for Hospitals and Doctors

This bill aims to remove previous restrictions on how hospitals can collaborate with doctors under the Medicare program. This means hospitals may have more freedom in employing or partnering with physicians, which could affect the availability of medical services for patients. The goal is to improve access to higher quality healthcare.
Key points
Repeals provisions that limited hospital-physician collaboration under Medicare.
Restores previous rules that gave hospitals more flexibility in organizing medical care.
May impact how hospitals offer services, potentially increasing the availability of certain benefits.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4002
Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Process start date: 2025-06-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4002.

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 2025-06-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Repeals provisions that limited hospital-physician collaboration under Medicare.
  • Restores previous rules that gave hospitals more flexibility in organizing medical care.
  • May impact how hospitals offer services, potentially increasing the availability of certain benefits.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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