H.R. 5347: Health Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-09-15 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-13 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-17 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-09-15):
Health Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act
This bill delays certain requirements relating to the reporting of quality measures by accountable care organizations (ACOs) under the Medicare Shared Savings Program. It also requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish a pilot program that tests alternative digital reporting methods for ACOs.
The Medicare Shared Savings Program enables ACOs to receive payments for savings stemming from care coordination and management. In 2024, the CMS issued a rule requiring ACOs to report on quality measures using a certain electronic system beginning in 2025.
The bill allows ACOs to continue to use prior methods of reporting quality measures through 2029. Additionally, the CMS must establish a pilot program to test other digital reporting methods from 2028-2032; ACOs that participate in the pilot program are exempt from using other methods. The CMS must publicly post an analysis of the program and any related recommendations for using the tested methods.
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jimmy Panetta | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-09-15 |
| Dan Crenshaw | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-09-15 |
| Darin LaHood | R IL (original cosponsor) 2025-09-15 |
| Michael Lawler | R NY 2026-01-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 5347 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 5347?
H.R. 5347 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Health Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 5347 are available on congress.gov.
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