Bill Overview
Title: Stop Anticompetitive Healthcare Act of 2022
Description: This bill provides the Federal Trade Commission with enforcement authority over certain tax-exempt, hospital or cooperative hospital service organizations.
Sponsors: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Target Audience
Population: people who rely on healthcare services globally
Estimated Size: 330000000
- The bill targets tax-exempt, hospital or cooperative hospital service organizations.
- If the FTC enforces rules on these organizations, they could change the way they operate.
- Hospitals and service organizations play a critical role in healthcare delivery in the U.S.
- Changes in operations could impact the accessibility, quality, or cost of healthcare.
- Virtually everyone uses healthcare services, so any changes in hospital operations could indirectly affect all citizens.
Reasoning
- The policy affects nonprofit hospitals which cater to a significant portion of the population, especially those uninsured or underinsured.
- The enforcement by FTC may potentially bring about operational changes, affecting patients in terms of quality, access, and cost of care.
- Many Americans might not feel an immediate impact, but have concerns about long-term healthcare service changes.
- Interviews are conducted to reflect a range of impacts from none to high, given that the policy may not affect every individual directly.
- The policy will, however, be closely monitored for its impact on healthcare outcomes, efficiency, and pricing.
Simulated Interviews
nurse (Kansas City, MO)
Age: 35 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I hope this policy improves the efficiency in hospital operations.
- I don't want the cost of healthcare to increase.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 5 |
retired teacher (Miami, FL)
Age: 60 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm concerned that any changes could affect the care I get.
- I wish for lower medical bills.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 3 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 2 |
software engineer (San Francisco, CA)
Age: 28 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 9
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I generally don't think this will affect me too much.
- It's important to ensure hospitals operate fairly.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 7 |
insurance claims adjuster (New York, NY)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 7.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I believe transparency in hospital charges is crucial.
- This policy might impact insurance claims processing.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 5 |
retired engineer (Seattle, WA)
Age: 72 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- How this policy is implemented may significantly influence my healthcare experience.
- There must be oversight on how hospitals manage resources.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 2 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 2 |
small business owner (Austin, TX)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Hospital service costs are a significant concern for my business expenses.
- I need hospitals to not overreach with pricing.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
college student (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 23 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I won't be affected directly unless hospital costs increase.
- I want healthcare to remain accessible in the future.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 6 |
teacher (Chicago, IL)
Age: 40 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 12.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- If this makes healthcare more affordable, it would greatly help my family budget.
- Quality of care is just as important as affordability.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 5 |
mechanic (Phoenix, AZ)
Age: 58 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 6.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Insurance bills are a concern, especially with my condition.
- I hope this policy leads to fairer pricing.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 2 |
freelancer (Denver, CO)
Age: 31 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Access to healthcare is limited due to costs.
- I need policies that address affordability directly.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $300000000 (Low: $250000000, High: $350000000)
Year 2: $250000000 (Low: $200000000, High: $300000000)
Year 3: $250000000 (Low: $200000000, High: $300000000)
Year 5: $200000000 (Low: $150000000, High: $250000000)
Year 10: $100000000 (Low: $75000000, High: $150000000)
Year 100: $50000000 (Low: $40000000, High: $60000000)
Key Considerations
- There may be legal challenges from affected hospital organizations that could delay or complicate implementation.
- Full impacts on service prices will depend on the responsiveness of hospitals to the new competitive pressures.
- Monitoring and enforcement effectiveness of the FTC will be crucial to realizing the intended benefits.