MAP for Care Act
Rep. Murphy Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Help Medicare Patients Create and Store Digital Living Wills
The MAP for Care Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to two House committees for review and is waiting for further action. The bill is considered active as it moves through these initial committee assignments.
Legislative Progress
While the bill has support from both parties, most bills introduced in the House never make it to a final vote. It is currently waiting in committees where many similar ideas stall.
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The bill creates a new market for "advance directive vendors" that would need to be accredited by the government to offer digital directive services to Medicare beneficiaries. Small tech and health-care companies could compete for this business, though they would need to meet rigorous security, privacy, and quality standards.
“accredit advance directive vendors and other entities providing advance directives that meet the accreditation criteria established under paragraph (2) and any other criteria determined appropriate by the Secretary”
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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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
MAP for Care Act
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