An Act relative to eliminating the PCP referral requirement for specialty gynecological care
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to remove the requirement that patients obtain a referral from their primary care provider (PCP) before accessing specialty gynecological care services. Currently, many health insurance plans require this referral, which can create barriers to timely and appropriate care for women. The bill aims to streamline access to these essential healthcare services by eliminating this referral process.
Key provisions
- Eliminates the requirement for a PCP referral to access specialty gynecological care.
- Applies to health insurance plans operating in Massachusetts.
- Aims to improve access to specialty gynecological services.
- Does not change the standard of care for gynecological services.
Who is affected
- Women in Massachusetts
- Health insurance companies operating in Massachusetts
- Specialty gynecologists
- Primary care providers
- Patients seeking gynecological care
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Primary sponsor
Judith A. Garcia
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