To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require MA organizations offering network-based plans to maintain an accurate provider directory, and for other purposes.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 7708 from the 118th Congress, proposes an amendment to title XVIII of the Social Security Act. It would require Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations that offer network-based plans to maintain an accurate provider directory. The bill aims to ensure that beneficiaries have reliable information about available healthcare providers within their MA plans. The bill was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health but has since failed or expired without further legislative action. No full text or detailed summary is available to provide additional specifics.
H.R. 7708 sought to improve the accuracy of provider directories for Medicare Advantage plans but did not advance beyond subcommittee referral and ultimately expired.
- The bill targets Medicare Advantage organizations offering network-based plans under title XVIII of the Social Security Act.
- It mandates maintaining an accurate provider directory to assist beneficiaries in accessing healthcare providers.
- The bill was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health on December 17, 2024, but did not progress further and is now expired.
['Medicare Advantage beneficiaries who rely on accurate provider directories to select healthcare providers.', 'Medicare Advantage organizations required to maintain provider directories.', 'Healthcare providers participating in Medicare Advantage networks.']
['Implementation challenges related to verifying and updating provider directory information regularly.', 'Potential administrative costs for Medicare Advantage organizations to maintain accurate directories.', 'Oversight mechanisms and enforcement provisions are not detailed in the available information.', 'No information on funding or penalties for non-compliance is provided.']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Subcommittee on Health. It addresses ongoing concerns about the accuracy of provider directories in Medicare Advantage plans, a topic of interest in health policy. However, the bill did not advance beyond subcommittee referral and expired, indicating limited legislative momentum during this session.
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['Improved accuracy of provider directories could enhance beneficiary decision-making and satisfaction with Medicare Advantage plans.', 'Increased administrative burden on Medicare Advantage organizations might lead to higher operational costs, potentially affecting plan pricing or offerings.', 'Healthcare providers may experience changes in patient flow based on more accurate directory information.']
The bill lacks publicly available full text and detailed summary, limiting comprehensive analysis. Transparency about enforcement mechanisms, funding sources, and oversight responsibilities is not provided. The failure to advance beyond subcommittee referral suggests limited legislative scrutiny or debate. Monitoring future proposals addressing Medicare Advantage provider directory accuracy would be important for assessing policy evolution.
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