{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-schrier-introduces-access-claims-data-act", "Congresswoman Schrier Introduces The Access to Claims Data Act", "2024-09-25", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "WA", "Kim Schrier", "S001216", "schrier.house.gov", "schrier", "https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) alongside Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) announced a bipartisan bill, The Access to Claims Data Act, which would require the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish a program that allows clinician-led clinical data registries access to Medicare claims data for research, quality of care measurement, and reporting. Clinician-led clinical data registries are data repositories operated by physician groups that collect information about particular diseases and therapies.\n\n\"As a doctor, I understand how beneficial and effective quality data is for physician researchers to develop best practices so that all physicians can provide their patients with the best care possible,\" said Congresswoman Schrier, M.D. \"That's why I'm proud to introduce this commonsense, bipartisan legislation which will help improve patient outcomes in both the immediate and long-term future.\"\n\n\u201cWhen it comes to health information, nobody is more qualified to assess and evaluate than those who provide direct patient care,\u201d said Congressman Bucshon, M.D. \u201cThat is why I am proud to introduce the Access to Claims Data Act\u2014commonsense legislation that will increase transparency of health care reimbursement claims, better informing clinicians and ultimately improving outcomes for patients.\u201d\n\n\u201cFolks in our region deserve a federal government that is providing them with access to affordable and effective healthcare,\u201d said Congressman Kilmer. \u201cThat\u2019s why I\u2019m supporting bipartisan legislation that will help support the necessary research to ensure that today\u2019s medical treatments and interventions are effective, accessible, and reliable, by providing medical professionals with the information they need to make informed decisions about the best course of action for their patients. Having these decisions based on data and facts will better serve people across the country in the long run and allow for advancements in patient safety and outcomes.\u201d\n\n\"The reintroduction of the Access to Claims Data Act is a pivotal step towards enhancing patient care and advancing longitudinal research,\u201d said Jennifer Romano, MD, MS, President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). \u201cBy providing surgeons and other providers with comprehensive access to federal claims data, we can identify trends, improve treatment protocols, and ultimately ensure better patient outcomes. This legislation empowers clinicians with the information necessary to make informed decisions, driving quality and efficiency in our healthcare system.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-schrier-introduces-access-claims-data-act"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.7903530970215797, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}