An Act relative to unilateral contract changes
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to address situations where healthcare providers receive unilateral contract changes from insurers. It seeks to establish a process for providers to challenge these changes and potentially receive compensation if they are deemed unreasonable. The legislation intends to increase transparency and fairness in healthcare contracts between providers and insurers. It focuses specifically on contract changes, not the initial contract terms.
Key provisions
- Requires insurers to provide a written explanation for unilateral contract changes.
- Establishes a process for healthcare providers to challenge unreasonable contract changes.
- Potentially allows for compensation to providers if changes are found to be unfair.
- Focuses on contract changes, not the initial contract terms.
- Specifically applies to contracts with health care providers.
- Creates a study order related to healthcare administrative burdens.
- Related to similar legislation passed in prior years.
- Requires the Department of Public Health to study the impact of these changes.
Who is affected
- Healthcare providers
- Health insurance companies (insurers)
- Patients
Notable changes
- Introduces a formal process for challenging unilateral contract changes.
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