This bill would require a federal health official to study healthcare competition and consolidation in each state, every year for 10 years. The study would look at doctor licensing rules, hospital mergers, health insurance options, and how many hospitals and medical practices open or close. The bill was introduced in the House on August 27, 2026, and sent to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
A federal study on healthcare competition in your state could shape future policy on hospital mergers, insurance options, and doctor availability in your community.
