Hospitals, health plans, and some other providers would have to share more prices and payment data. The bill also keeps several health programs funded through 2025 and changes some Medicare and Medicaid payment rules.
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Lower Costs, More Transparency Act is a House bill passed by the House. The latest recorded action: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended in the House: Passed.
Latest action on H.R. 5378: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended in the House: Passed
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects patients, health care providers, insurers, employer health plans, PBMs, and hospitals that rely on federal safety-net payments. Patients may see more price information before care. Providers, insurers, PBMs, and plan administrators would have new reporting duties. Community health centers, diabetes programs, and hospitals serving many low-income patients would be affected by the funding and Medicaid payment changes.
Why this matters: Health care prices are often hard to see before treatment, and this bill would push more of that information into the open. Patients could have a better chance to compare costs before they get care. Employers could better check whether insurers, PBMs, and administrators are handling health plan money fairly. Providers and insurers would also face more paperwork, system costs, and fines. The real effect on prices and medical bills would depend on enforcement and how the market responds.
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Officially: Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Hospitals, health plans, and some other providers would have to share more prices and payment data. The bill also keeps several health programs funded through 2025 and changes some Medicare and Medicaid payment rules.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR5378. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Passed House. Now before the Senate.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Latest: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended in the House: Passed (12/12/2023)
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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