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MO HB280

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 376, RSMo to add new section 376.394 regarding diagnostic imaging services
  • Prohibits health carriers and health benefit plans from denying reimbursement for diagnostic imaging services based solely on a physician's specialty or professional board certification
  • Applies to physicians licensed under Chapter 334 (Missouri medical licensing)
  • Prevents discrimination in reimbursement based on the type of physician credentials or specialty board certification

Legislative Description

Prohibits a health carrier or benefit plan from denying reimbursement for providing diagnostic imaging services based solely on the licensed physician's specialty or professional board certification

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Health Insurance1/27/2011

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