Senate Bill 1577
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Know the Price Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 21, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1577
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Know the Price Act of 2019
This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from entering an agreement with a service provider, network of providers, or third-party administrator that restricts the plan from sharing cost or quality of care information.
May 21, 2019
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05/21/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
05/21/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:47:44 AM