S 783
An Act to promote increased access to patient care through equitable reimbursement
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Bill overview
This bill, S.783, aims to improve access to patient care by addressing issues related to equitable reimbursement. It seeks to ensure that healthcare providers are fairly compensated for their services, potentially leading to broader access to medical care. The bill is currently being reviewed by committees and may include amendments.
Key provisions
- Addresses reimbursement equity for patient care.
- Currently under review by the Senate Committee on Financial Services and the Senate Committee on Health Care Financing.
- Potentially includes amendments as it moves through the legislative process.
- Similar bills (H.1142, H.4618, H.1705, H.2371, H.1255) are also being considered.
- Referral to Senate Ways and Means Committee
Who is affected
- Healthcare providers
- Patients
- Insurance companies
- The healthcare industry
Notable changes
- The bill may include amendments before final passage.
- The specific details of the reimbursement changes are yet to be determined.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Joan B. Lovely
Cosponsor
Joan B. Lovely
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Bill S.783 194th (Current)
An Act to promote increased access to patient care through equitable reimbursement
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 783) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to promote increased access to patient care through equitable reimbursement. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Joan B. Lovely Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.783
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/9/2026 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting a new draft, S2938 |
| 2/9/2026 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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