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AR HB2212

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Magie

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code Title 23, Chapter 99 to add Subchapter 12 prohibiting "all-products clauses" in healthcare provider contracts

  • Defines an all-products clause as a contract provision requiring healthcare providers to serve in other provider networks or participate in other health benefit plans offered by the same healthcare insurer as a condition of participation

  • Declares any all-products clause in a provider contract void and applies the prohibition to contracts delivered, issued, reissued, extended, or modified in Arkansas beginning on the bill's effective date

  • Finds that all-products clauses are anticompetitive tactics that suppress competition, artificially influence prices, and deter potential healthcare insurers from entering Arkansas's health insurance marketplace

  • Declares an emergency and establishes the act becomes effective upon gubernatorial approval, expiration of veto period, or veto override

Legislative Description

To Prohibit The Use Of An All-products Clause In A Healthcare Provider Contract; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR

3/23/2017

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Commerce3/14/2017

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