The Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 (H.R 2260)

On May 10, 2007, Reps. John Sullivan (R-OK) and Jim McDermott (D-WA) introduced the Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 (H.R. 2260). This legislation is a product of the American Medical Association's ongoing effort to limit scopes of practice of health care providers who are not physicians.  ANA asserts that this imposition of federal trade law on health care practice is unprecedented and unnecessary.

This bill would make it illegal for any licensed health care provider who is not a medical doctor (MD) or doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) to make any statement or engage in any act that would lead patients or the public to believe that they have the same or equivalent education, skills, or training as an MD or DO. This bill brings these activities under the purview of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and would subject nurses to fines of up to $10,000 per violation.
 

ANA Position: OPPOSE!

Co-Sponsors of the Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007 - H.R. 2260:

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(List as of 3/3/08)