US HB451 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 26 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-09 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 26 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-09 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2011 - Prohibits any person from making any deceptive or misleading statement, or engaging in any deceptive or misleading act, that: (1) misrepresents whether such person holds a state health care license; or (2) misrepresents such person's education, training, degree, license, or clinical expertise. Requires any person who is advertising health care services provided by such person to disclose the applicable license under which such person is authorized to provide those services. Deems a violation of this Act to be an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act. Directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to study and report to Congress on health care professionals' misrepresentations under this Act. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed or have the effect of changing state scope of practice for any health care professional.
Title
Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2011
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2011-02-09 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
2011-01-26 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
Subjects
Consumer affairs
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government studies and investigations
Health
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Licensing and registrations
Marketing and advertising
Medical ethics
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government studies and investigations
Health
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Licensing and registrations
Marketing and advertising
Medical ethics
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/451/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr451/BILLS-112hr451ih.pdf |