Editor's Note
The US House of Representatives may vote this week on The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act. Introduced September 8, the proposed act aims to boost healthcare pricing transparency so consumers can make more informed decisions. Key elements include:
In addition, the bill would help expand health coverage in rural and underserved areas of the country by providing additional funding ($4.4 billion per year) to community health centers, along with training programs for new physicians in those communities.
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