REAL Health Providers Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 9
- Latest action
- Sep 10, 2025
What it does
The REAL Health Providers Act would require Medicare Advantage plans to maintain accurate, publicly available provider directories and verify provider information at least every 90 days, with updates or removals within five business days if a provider leaves the network. It would protect enrollees from higher cost-sharing when they rely on incorrect directory information by limiting their charges to the in-network rate, and mandates annual accuracy analyses, public reporting of scores, and GAO oversight. The bill also provides funding for implementation and requires HHS to hold stakeholder meetings and issue guidance on directory maintenance for both Medicare Advantage and Part B providers.…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
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Who is involved
Sponsors
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.