Private Smither Act of 2024

HR 9186, the Private Smither Act of 2024, requires the Department of Defense to include the organizational affiliation of certain private health care providers in military medical records. It directly affects non-Department of Defense health care providers who treat military patients but are not military personnel, Defense employees, or federal government staff. The bill mandates that medical records specify which private organization (e.g., a hospital or clinic) provided care, ensuring clarity about the provider's affiliation. This change applies to records maintained under the Department of Defense system. The provision aims to improve transparency for military patients and providers without altering health care delivery.