Bill · H.R. 4331· House(119-HR-4331)
Access to Claims Data Act
- Introduced
- 7/10/2025
- Last activity
- 7/10/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
- Sponsored by
- John Joyce
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Access to Claims Data Act" requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a process for qualified clinical data registries and clinician-led clinical data registries to access claims data from certain federal health plans. This access aims to facilitate research and quality improvement in healthcare. The process must be established by January 1, 2026.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+4
The bill expands clinical registries' access to federal health claims data, facilitating research and quality improvement to enhance patient care.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+3
The bill facilitates scientific and clinical research by granting qualified registries access to combined claims and clinical outcomes data.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2
Research improvements stemming from Medicare claims data access can benefit elderly populations reliant on federal healthcare.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Facilitating Research and Quality Improvement (Section 2(a)): Expanding access to claims data can help researchers and healthcare providers conduct quality assessments, improve patient safety, and publish research. This could lead to better healthcare practices and outcomes for individuals.
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Access to Claims Data (Section 2(a)): Making claims data available enables the linking of this data with clinical outcomes data, allowing for more comprehensive analyses. This can provide insights into the effectiveness of treatments and interventions, potentially leading to improved patient care.
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Reasonable Fee for Data (Section 2(d)): The bill stipulates that data is made available at a reasonable fee, equal to the cost of making the data available, ensuring that qualified registries and clinicians can access the necessary information without excessive financial burden.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The text does not specify any clear negative impacts for people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 8/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/10/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
Kim SchrierDemocrat · Washington