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H.R.5547: Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act of 2016
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 21, 2016
- Latest Major Action June 21, 2016
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act of 2016 This bill 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: (1) require disclosure of information on hospital charges, (2) make such information available to the public, and (3) provide individuals with information about estimated out-of-pocket costs for health care services.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 21, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| June 21, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas) |