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Measuring State Healthcare Freedom Act

USA118th CongressHR-2857| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2023
Victoria Spartz

Victoria Spartz

Republican Representative

Indiana

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Measuring State Healthcare Freedom Act This bill temporarily requires studies on licensing of health care professionals, mergers and acquisitions of health care entities (e.g., hospitals and health insurance companies), and other matters affecting health care competition and consolidation at the state level. For 10 years following the bill's enactment, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation within the Department of Health and Human Services must annually carry out the studies. The office must consult with the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission on the studies.
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Timeline
Apr 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 25, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 28, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

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Measuring State Healthcare Freedom Act

USA118th CongressHR-2857| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2023
Measuring State Healthcare Freedom Act This bill temporarily requires studies on licensing of health care professionals, mergers and acquisitions of health care entities (e.g., hospitals and health insurance companies), and other matters affecting health care competition and consolidation at the state level. For 10 years following the bill's enactment, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation within the Department of Health and Human Services must annually carry out the studies. The office must consult with the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission on the studies.
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Timeline
Apr 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 25, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 28, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Victoria Spartz

Victoria Spartz

Republican Representative

Indiana

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesLicensing and registrationsState and local government operations