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MS HB934

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Clay Deweese

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits "all-products clauses" that require healthcare providers to participate in all of an insurer's networks or health plans as a condition of participating in any single network or plan

  • Bans "most favored nation clauses" that prevent 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, including changes to fees, payment methodology, or coding guidelines

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

  • Requires healthcare insurers to contract with any willing provider unless the provider has a history of malpractice claims, criminal record, or licensing disciplinary actions; contracts violating these provisions are void

Legislative Description

Healthcare Contracting Simplification Act; create.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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