The bill aims to address the issue of paying for health care by proposing provisions to increase transparency in healthcare pricing, protect patients from surprise medical bills, improve access to affordable healthcare coverage, and enhance competition among healthcare providers. It seeks to establish rules for price disclosure by hospitals and insurers, set guidelines for resolving billing disputes between providers and insurers, expand access to health savings accounts, and promote the availability of lower-cost insurance options. The bill intends to mitigate financial burdens on patients, ensure fairness in healthcare billing practices, and foster a more competitive healthcare market.
2024-02-05: First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2024-02-05: Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2024-03-07: In committee upon adjournment.
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