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MS HB934
Bill
Status
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Clay Deweese
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AI Summary
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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
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Bans "most favored nation clauses" that prevent 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, including changes to fees, payment methodology, or coding guidelines
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Mandates that healthcare contracts must open for renegotiation at least once every three years without requiring termination of the existing contract
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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