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AR HB1277
Bill
Status
5/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Lee Johnson
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AI Summary
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Prohibits insurers, health maintenance organizations, hospital medical service corporations, and health benefit plans from using licensed medical professionals to review a prudent lay person's decision to seek emergency medical care.
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Applies the prohibition to individuals with professional licenses under Arkansas Code Title 17, Subtitle 3 (medical professionals).
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Amends Arkansas Code § 20-9-309(d) concerning appropriate intervention under the Emergency Medical Care Act.
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Creates new section Arkansas Code § 23-85-141 establishing the prohibition on licensed medical professional review of prudent lay person decisions for emergency medical care.
Legislative Description
To Regulate A Prudent Lay Person Review Process By An Insurer; And To Prohibit The Use Of A Licensed Medical Professional To Review A Prudent Lay Person Decision.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
5/1/2023