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MN HF3125
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/17/2014
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Anderson
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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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