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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to consider and evaluate the efficacy of policies that require hospitals and other health care providers to sell bundled packages of services that include fees for all relevant physicians. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission, including members of the state legislature, to consider and evaluate the effectiveness of policies that require hospitals and other healthcare providers to sell bundled packages of services that include fees for all relevant physicians. The goal is to limit and prevent "surprise outside billing," where patients receive unexpected bills from out-of-network providers who were involved in their care. The commission will also examine similar laws in other states and develop recommendations, such as prohibiting surprise outside billing, requiring insurance companies to hold members harmless, and applying these regulations across all healthcare providers, including HMOs and PPOs. The commission has 12 months to submit its report and findings, along with any recommended legislation, to the relevant legislative committees.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Brad Jones (R)*,
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Last Action
Accompanied S674 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1280 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1280.pdf |
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