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MS HB316
Bill
Status
Failed
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
John Hines
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AI Summary
- Requires health care payers authorized to do business in Mississippi to apply the Medicare Part A "Two-Midnight Rule" when determining if hospital inpatient admissions are reasonable and necessary
- The Two-Midnight Rule is the same criteria used by Medicare for evaluating inpatient admission appropriateness
- Intended to improve efficiency and consistency between health care providers, payers, and patients
- Applies to all payers for health care services regulated by the Mississippi Insurance Department
- Effective July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Health insurers; require to use certain standard for hospital inpatient admissions.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2022
Committee Referrals
Insurance1/4/2022
Full Bill Text
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