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OK HB2943

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/13/2012

Primary Sponsor

David Derby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma workers' compensation law to reduce overall medical care costs by 5% through a new medical fee schedule effective January 1, 2012.

  • Establishes MRI reimbursement requirements restricting payment to facilities meeting Medicare requirements or accredited by American College of Radiology, Intersocietal Accreditation Commission, or Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

  • Sets reimbursement rates at 207% of Medicare Fee Schedule for most radiology procedures and minimum 150% of Medicare rates for evaluation and management services.

  • Requires medical providers to disclose financial interests in healthcare facilities and limits markups on implantable devices to 10% above cost.

  • Mandates payment within 45 days of invoice receipt with penalties up to 25% for delayed payment and up to $5,000 per occurrence for patterns of willful delay.

Legislative Description

Workers' compensation; modifying reimbursement for certain imaging procedures.

Health Care

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

3/15/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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