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AR SB221
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Breanne Davis
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AI Summary
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Risk-based provider organizations (provider-led shared savings entities) are prohibited from "tying" contracts, meaning they cannot require providers to accept terms for one service as a condition for participating in other services
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Organizations cannot terminate, penalize, or refuse network admission to providers who agree to terms for at least one service but decline other services on unfavorable terms
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Providers are protected from discrimination or penalties for exercising their rights under this section
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Violations constitute unfair trade practices under multiple Arkansas laws including the Trade Practices Act, Patient Protection Act of 1995, any willing provider laws, and the Unfair Practices Act; contract provisions that violate this section are void
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Declared an emergency effective immediately upon Governor's approval to protect Medicaid beneficiaries, particularly individuals with disabilities, from restricted healthcare access
Legislative Description
To Prohibit Risk-based Provider Organizations From Using Certain Types Of Contracting Practices When Contracting With Providers; To Amend The Medicaid Provider-led Organized Care Act; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025