Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2017
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 3, 2017)
Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2017
This bill prohibits any person from making any statement or engaging in any act that misrepresents: (1) whether the person holds a state health care license; or (2) the person's education, training, degree, license, or clinical expertise.
A person's advertisement for the person's health care services must disclose the license under which the person is authorized to provide those services.
A violation of this Act is an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act.
The Federal Trade Commission must study and report to Congress on health care professionals' misrepresentations under this Act.
What just happenedOct 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 3, 2017
- Oct 6, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee - Oct 3, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Oct 3, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 3, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House