S 896
An Act to prohibit inappropriate use of the health care cost growth benchmark
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Bill overview
This bill aims to prevent the misuse of a benchmark used to determine healthcare cost growth. Specifically, it seeks to prohibit inappropriate applications of this benchmark, likely to ensure more accurate and fair healthcare financing decisions. The bill’s purpose is to address potential issues related to how healthcare costs are calculated and managed. It intends to establish clearer guidelines for the use of this benchmark within the state’s healthcare system.
Key provisions
- Prohibits inappropriate use of the health care cost growth benchmark.
- Addresses issues related to healthcare financing.
- Likely aims to improve the accuracy of cost calculations.
- May establish guidelines for the benchmark's application.
Who is affected
- Healthcare providers
- Healthcare insurers
- State government agencies (related to healthcare financing)
- Patients
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsor
Michael O. Moore
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Bill S.896 194th (Current)
An Act to prohibit inappropriate use of the health care cost growth benchmark
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 896) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to prohibit inappropriate use of the health care cost growth benchmark. Health Care Financing.
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Presenter: Michael O. Moore
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.896
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 11:00 AM-03:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2931 |
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