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Prohibiting Common Ownership of Health Insurers and Medicare Providers

This act aims to prevent health insurance companies and certain Medicare healthcare providers from being under common ownership. The goal is to foster competition and potentially lower healthcare costs for citizens by ensuring that treatment decisions are not influenced by insurer interests.
Key points
Health insurance companies and certain healthcare providers (excluding hospitals, pharmacies, and medical equipment suppliers) cannot be owned by the same entity.
Entities violating this prohibition must divest one part of their business within 1-2 years of the act's enactment or acquisition date.
Federal and state authorities can take legal action, order cessation of violations, and disgorge revenues, which will be used for the healthcare needs of affected communities.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will oversee divestitures and review their impact on competition and public interest.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2836
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2025-09-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

POP Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2836.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Health insurance companies and certain healthcare providers (excluding hospitals, pharmacies, and medical equipment suppliers) cannot be owned by the same entity.
  • Entities violating this prohibition must divest one part of their business within 1-2 years of the act's enactment or acquisition date.
  • Federal and state authorities can take legal action, order cessation of violations, and disgorge revenues, which will be used for the healthcare needs of affected communities.
  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will oversee divestitures and review their impact on competition and public interest.
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 Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR].

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 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Health Courts and Law Economy