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NJ A1913
NJ A1913Requires hospitals to provide breast cancer patients with information concerning reconstructive surgery; prohibits certain provisions in managed care plan contracts.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires hospitals to provide breast cancer patients with information concerning reconstructive surgery; prohibits certain provisions in managed care plan contracts.
AI Summary
This bill requires hospitals that provide surgical services for the treatment of breast cancer to provide patients with written notice of their right to consult with and receive reconstructive surgery from a board-certified plastic surgeon, regardless of the surgeon's affiliation with the hospital or healthcare provider network. It also prohibits health insurance contracts from limiting a healthcare provider's ability to recommend a plastic surgeon to the patient or from denying the medical necessity of reconstructive surgery based solely on the plastic surgeon's network status or hospital affiliation.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 01/11/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A1913 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2000/1913_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2000/1913_I1.PDF |
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