HR 6170 · 111th Congress · Health

Patient-Doctor Freedom Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-09-22· Sponsored by Rep. Price, Tom [R-GA-6]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.(2010-09-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Patient-Doctor Freedom Act of 2010 - Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) from precluding an enrollee, participant, or beneficiary in a health benefits plan from entering into any contract or arrangement for health care with any health care provider. Defines "health benefits plan" to exclude Medicaid and TriCare.…

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Cosponsors (13)

13 Republicans
Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]GA
Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4]LA
Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14]TX
Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]TX
Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-5]IA
Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-2]AZ
Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]TX
Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6]CO
Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-16]FL
Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-15]FL
Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]TN
Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7]GA
Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2]MN