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MS HB1203

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Ford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Bans "most favored nation clauses" that prevent healthcare providers from offering lower rates to other insurers or require disclosure of reimbursement rates with competitors

  • 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

  • Mandates that healthcare contracts must open for renegotiation at least once every three years without requiring contract termination

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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