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MS HB1203
Bill
Status
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Ford
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AI Summary
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Prohibits "all-products clauses" in healthcare contracts that force providers to participate in all of an insurer's networks or health plans as a condition of participating in any one plan
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Bans "most favored nation clauses" that prevent healthcare providers from offering lower rates to other insurers or require disclosure of reimbursement rates with competitors
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Requires contracting entities to provide 90 days written notice before implementing material amendments to healthcare contracts, with amendments requiring provider agreement unless mandated by law
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Mandates that healthcare contracts must open for renegotiation at least once every three years without requiring contract termination
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Requires contracting entities to contract with any qualified healthcare provider unless the provider has a history of malpractice claims, licensure violations, or has been barred from federal/state healthcare programs; Mississippi Insurance Department will enforce the act with rules finalized by December 31, 2021
Legislative Description
Healthcare Contracting Simplification Act; create.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021