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H.R.6053: Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act of 2006
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Sept. 12, 2006
- Latest Major Action Sept. 25, 2006
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (2 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act of 2006 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require state Medicaid plans to provide that the state will establish and maintain laws to require disclosure of information on hospital charges, to make such information available to the public, and to provide individuals with information about estimated out-of-pocket costs for health care services. Directs the Director of the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Sept. 12, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas) |