An Act relative to rate equity for community health centers
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to ensure that community health centers receive fair reimbursement rates for the services they provide. Currently, these centers often rely on fee-for-service payment models, which can be less predictable and financially challenging. The bill proposes shifting to a prospective payment system, similar to how other healthcare providers are paid, to provide more stable and equitable funding. This change would help community health centers better serve their patients and maintain their operations.
Key provisions
- Requires the state to explore and implement a prospective payment system for community health centers.
- Aims to standardize reimbursement rates for community health centers.
- Seeks to improve the financial stability of community health centers.
- The bill intends to align community health center payment models with those used by other healthcare providers.
- It encourages the state to analyze current reimbursement practices.
Who is affected
- Community Health Centers
- Patients served by Community Health Centers
- Healthcare Providers
- State Government (specifically the Department of Public Health and the Department of Revenue)
- Healthcare Finance Agencies
Notable changes
- Shifts from current fee-for-service payment models to prospective payment.
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Sponsors
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15 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
David T. Vieira
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
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