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MN HF3125

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/17/2014

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Anderson

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Expands Office of Health Care Complaints authority to investigate complaints against health maintenance organizations, including quality of patient care complaints
  • Requires investigators to interview at least one family member of the individual identified in the complaint, unless the individual is directing their own care and declines family contact
  • Mandates the director complete health maintenance organization complaint investigations within the Office of Health Facility Complaints
  • Requires complainants, including those with complaints against health maintenance organizations, receive a copy of the public report upon investigation completion
  • Allows the director to recommend that health maintenance organizations modify actions, alter practices, or take other appropriate steps if a complaint is determined valid

Legislative Description

Office of Health Care Complaints required to investigate complaints against a health maintenance organization, and requiring a family member of the complainant to be interviewed.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services Policy

3/17/2014

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services Policy3/17/2014

Full Bill Text

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