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Statewide Health Data Utility Act

WebA state health data utility (“HDU”) can help achieve better patient outcomes, improve the overall health and wellbeing of the people of [STATE], and reduce the cost of health

Actived: 4 days ago

URL: https://alec.org/model-policy/statewide-health-data-utility-act/

Health and Human Services

WebThe ALEC Health and Human Services Task Force has been a national leader in promoting free-market, pro-patient health care reforms at the state level. Since 2005, 38 states …

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Patient’s Right To Know Act

WebSection 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the “Patient’s Right to Know Act.”. Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of this legislation is to provide health care …

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Big Wins for Health Care Freedom

WebThese provisions make it clear that health care sharing is not health insurance and is not subject to regulations that apply to traditional health insurance. …

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Removing Barriers to Healthcare

WebJuly 23, 2020. In response to COVID-19, Americans have been thinking about ways to remove barriers in the healthcare space and allow for greater access to providers. Join …

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Artificial Intelligence is Transforming America’s Healthcare

WebArtificial intelligence (AI) is a transformative force in healthcare, revolutionizing the industry by enhancing efficiency, improving diagnostics, and …

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States Help Solve the Physician Shortage Crisis

WebThe physician shortage crisis has no clear end in sight. Earlier this month, the American Association of Medical Colleges released a study estimating a shortage of up …

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Florida Passes Law to Protect Healthcare Workers and Employers …

WebFor a year now governments, healthcare workers, and employers of all sizes have worked hard to implement new protocols to protect employees, customers, …

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Myths vs. Facts: Medicaid Expansion

WebMyth: Medicaid expansion leads to better health outcomes for residents. Fact: There is no evidence that Medicaid expansion leads to a healthier population. In …

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OPEB: The Trillion-Dollar Acronym

WebUpon hearing the term “OPEB,” most people look bewildered, not knowing that OPEB, short for other post-employment benefits, is a trillion-dollar acronym. In …

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Hospital Price Transparency Act

WebThis Act shall be known and may be cited as the Hospital Price Transparency Act. Section 2: Purpose. The purpose of this Act is to require healthcare facilities to disclose prices for …

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U.S. House Passes Lower Costs, More Transparency Act

WebThe US House of Representatives gave Americans a Christmas present by passing stronger price transparency measures for health care providers and insurers. …

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Health Care Sharing Ministries Should Be Protected

WebHealth care sharing ministries (HCSM) allow members (who typically share a common religious or ethical belief) to share health care expenses. Members typically …

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Medical Freedom Act

WebMedical Freedom Act. Model Policy: AN ACT. relating to the provision of certain investigational stem cell treatments to patients with certain severe chronic diseases or …

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Congress Seeks to Expand Medicaid With or Without the States

WebMany in Congress are working to expand Medicaid in states where it has so far failed. Following passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, states were required to …

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Biden Continues Trump’s Medical Price Transparency Rules

WebLast Friday, President Biden signed an executive order directing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue enforcing the “price …

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Largest Provider of Obamacare Cites Unsustainable Net Losses

WebIn a conference call held early Thursday morning, UnitedHealth Group announced it may withdraw from providing health insurance on the Obamacare federal health exchanges …

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