The Health ACCESS Act amends federal anti-kickback laws to allow healthcare providers and suppliers to pay third-party scheduling platforms without violating fraud rules, as long as strict conditions are met. These online platforms can now legally receive compensation for helping patients find and book appointments with doctors and other healthcare providers. The law protects against abuse by requiring that scheduling platforms disclose their financial relationships with providers, use objective criteria when listing providers, treat all qualifying providers fairly, and never steer patients toward providers based on how much they pay the platform. The measure applies to Medicare and other federal health programs and is designed to make it easier for patients to book medical appointments through digital tools while preventing these platforms from being used as hidden kickback schemes.
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