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NJ A1913

NJ A1913
Requires 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
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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