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ID S1355
Bill
Status
4/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
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Adds new Section 6-1014 to Idaho Code prohibiting use of Affordable Care Act (PPACA) metrics, federal/state reimbursement standards, or third-party payor criteria to establish the standard of medical care for health care practitioners in Idaho.
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Bars evidence regarding whether a health care practitioner met or failed to meet such metrics from being admissible or considered in malpractice liability proceedings or state licensing/regulatory disciplinary actions.
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Permits consideration of facts establishing compliance or non-compliance with community standards of care, provided such facts do not reference PPACA criteria, federal/state reimbursement metrics, or third-party payor standards.
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Defines "health care practitioner" as any person licensed, registered, or authorized under Idaho Code Title 54 to provide services related to prevention, cure, or treatment of illness, injury, or disease.
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Defines "third party payor" to include entities subject to Idaho Department of Insurance jurisdiction and federal, state, or local government entities and their contractors administering health care payment plans or programs.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide that metrics established by the federal government under the Affordable Care Act and by insurers do not establish the standard of medical care in Idaho.
STANDARD OF MEDICAL CARE
Last Action
Signed by Governor on 04/04/14 Session Law Chapter 346 Effective: 07/01/2014
4/4/2014