Health Over Wealth Act
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enforce certain requirements with respect to for-profit corporations that own health care systems, and for other purposes.
This bill aims to change the Public Health Service Act by making the Secretary of Health and Human Services enforce certain rules for for-profit companies that own healthcare systems. These changes are intended to ensure these companies follow specific guidelines and standards that protect patient rights and healthcare quality.
The bill would directly impact for-profit healthcare corporations by imposing stricter oversight and compliance requirements. This could lead to changes in how these companies operate, potentially improving the quality and accessibility of healthcare services for the public. It may also affect healthcare costs and the way these corporations manage their services.
As of the latest update, the bill has just been introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance on July 23, 2026. This is the first step in a long process where the bill will be reviewed, possibly amended, and then voted on by the committee before it can move forward in the legislative process.
