Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 13, 2015)
Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2015
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 happenedApr 17, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 13, 2015
- Apr 17, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee - Apr 13, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Apr 13, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 13, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House