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Health ACCESS Act

USA119th CongressS-1140| Senate 
| Updated: 3/26/2025
Bill Cassidy

Bill Cassidy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (1)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Health Accelerating Consumer's Care by Expediting Self-Scheduling Act proposes to amend title XI of the Social Security Act. Its primary purpose is to establish a new exception within the federal anti-kickback statute, specifically addressing remuneration paid by healthcare providers or suppliers to certain information service providers. This aims to facilitate patient access to healthcare by allowing web-based platforms to connect consumers with providers without violating anti-kickback laws. To qualify for this exception, an information service provider must adhere to stringent conditions, including not steering consumers based on payment, refraining from providing medical advice, and ensuring transparent disclosure of financial arrangements with participating providers. Compensation paid to these platforms must be set in advance, reflect fair market value for specified services, and not be tied to the volume or value of referrals for services covered by federal healthcare programs. The bill defines an information service provider as an entity operating a web-based platform that makes provider information available to consumers, who are individuals using the platform to search for services.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3744
Health ACCESS Act
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 26, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6100
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3744
    Health ACCESS Act


  • March 26, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 26, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • November 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6100
    Introduced in House

Health

Health ACCESS Act

USA119th CongressS-1140| Senate 
| Updated: 3/26/2025
The Health Accelerating Consumer's Care by Expediting Self-Scheduling Act proposes to amend title XI of the Social Security Act. Its primary purpose is to establish a new exception within the federal anti-kickback statute, specifically addressing remuneration paid by healthcare providers or suppliers to certain information service providers. This aims to facilitate patient access to healthcare by allowing web-based platforms to connect consumers with providers without violating anti-kickback laws. To qualify for this exception, an information service provider must adhere to stringent conditions, including not steering consumers based on payment, refraining from providing medical advice, and ensuring transparent disclosure of financial arrangements with participating providers. Compensation paid to these platforms must be set in advance, reflect fair market value for specified services, and not be tied to the volume or value of referrals for services covered by federal healthcare programs. The bill defines an information service provider as an entity operating a web-based platform that makes provider information available to consumers, who are individuals using the platform to search for services.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3744
Health ACCESS Act
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 26, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6100
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3744
    Health ACCESS Act


  • March 26, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 26, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • November 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6100
    Introduced in House
Bill Cassidy

Bill Cassidy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (1)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted