Search Results: keywords:"patient protection"

  • H. R. 8311 — To cancel existing medical debt, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,391

    The bill, titled the "Medical Debt Cancellation Act," aims to eliminate existing medical debt in the United States. It proposes a grant program for hospitals to cancel medical debt for patients, especially prioritizing safety net hospitals that aid vulnerable populations. Additionally, the...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a magic eraser that wants to make medical bills disappear, helping hospitals forgive money people owe for health reasons and making sure debt collectors can't bother people or mess with credit scores because of old health bills.

  • H. R. 6815 — To require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to revise its regulations to protect patients from unintended exposure to radiation during nuclear medicine procedures, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:333

    H.R. 6815, known as the “Nuclear Medicine Clarification Act of 2023,” requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to update its regulations to better protect patients from unexpected radiation exposure during nuclear medicine procedures. This bill mandates that the commission...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 6815 is like a rule that tells people in charge of making sure radiation is safe to update their guidelines so doctors can make sure patients don’t get too much radiation by mistake during special medical tests. This new rule will be ready in about four months and will start being used a little over a year and a half later.

  • S. 4023 — To further protect patients and improve the accuracy of provider directory information by eliminating ghost networks.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:13,414

    The bill, titled the "Behavioral Health Network and Directory Improvement Act," seeks to improve patient protection and the accuracy of health provider directories by eliminating "ghost networks"—networks that provide misleading or incorrect information about healthcare providers. It mandates...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a superhero trying to stop fake doctor lists so people can find the right help for mental health and addiction. It also gives money to help states teach people about their healthcare rights and make sure the information is correct.

  • S. 4532 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,925

    S. 4532 aims to amend the Social Security Act to set rules about how Medicare Advantage plans use prior authorization for covering services. It mandates that by 2027, Medicare Advantage plans must have an electronic prior authorization system and meet protection standards for...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 4532 is a bill that wants to make sure health plans for older people, called Medicare Advantage, have fair and easy rules when deciding if they'll pay for a doctor's service in the future, using computers to help. By 2027, these plans have to be quick and clear about their decisions and tell people when they say yes or no to paying for a service.