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H.R. 5378 118th Congress House

Lower Costs, More Transparency Act

Official title: To promote price transparency in the health care sector, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 8, 2023 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 11, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 11, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 320 - 71, 1 Present (Roll no. 708). (text: CR H6762-6785)
Dec 11, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6801-6802)
Dec 11, 2023
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 11, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5378.
Dec 11, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6762-6789)
Dec 11, 2023
Mrs. Rodgers (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 15, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 8, 2023
Introduced in House
Sep 8, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 11, 2023 House · vote #708 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 320–71 See who voted →
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 Latest action December 11, 2023

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Lower Costs, More Transparency Act

This bill requires health care providers and insurers to disclose certain information about health care costs. It also establishes requirements for certain payment methodologies under Medicare and Medicaid and extends several public health programs.

For example, the bill provides statutory authority for regulations that require hospitals to annually publish their prices and related information, including the discounted cash price and negotiated charges. The bill also specifically extends these requirements to clinical laboratories, imaging service providers, and ambulatory surgical centers that participate in Medicare. Additionally, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) must semiannually report to health plan sponsors certain information on spending, rebates, and fees that are associated with covered drugs. Contracts with PBMs for employer-sponsored health plans must also allow health plan fiduciaries to audit certain claims and cost information without undue restrictions.

In addition, the bill requires pass-through pricing models, and prohibits spread-pricing, for payment arrangements with PBMs under Medicaid. It also requires Medicare payments for certain drug administration services at off-campus hospital outpatient departments to be the same as that for other provider settings (i.e., physician offices).

The bill provides funds for the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Treasury, and the Department of Labor to implement and enforce the bill's requirements.

Finally, the bill extends several public health programs, including the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Program (through FY2030) and the National Health Service Corps (through December 31, 2025).

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 Bill text 2 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Lobbying activity 118

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 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1 Republican 2
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Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Sep 8, 2023
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Sep 8, 2023
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Smith, Jason
Missouri · Sep 8, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5378: Lower Costs, More Transparency Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-5378/
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