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AR SB592
Bill
Status
Passed
4/17/2019
Primary Sponsor
Joyce Elliott
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AI Summary
- Amends Arkansas Code Title 23, Chapter 99, Subchapter 2 to add section 23-99-210 regarding healthcare provider exclusions
- Prohibits healthcare insurers from excluding physicians as participating providers in health benefit plans based solely on adverse professional review actions unless a hospital's physician peer review committee concludes the conduct violated the standard of care or posed a risk to patient health or welfare
- Applies to adverse actions described in the Arkansas Peer Review Fairness Act, § 20-9-1301 et seq.
- Declares an emergency to protect patients' right to see healthcare providers of their choice, effective upon Governor approval, expiration of veto period, or veto override
- Approved by Governor on April 15, 2019
Legislative Description
To Amend The Patient Protection Act Of 1995; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Notification that SB592 is now Act 996
4/17/2019
Committee Referrals
Insurance & Commerce4/5/2019
Insurance and Commerce4/1/2019
Insurance & Commerce3/18/2019
Full Bill Text
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