as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 01:46am
A bill for an act
relating to health; prohibiting certain factors for evaluating health care provider
performance; adding a statement to health plan issued identification cards;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 62J.60, by adding a subdivision;
62Q.101.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 62J.60, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
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An identification card issued to an enrollee by a
health plan company or other entity governed by Minnesota health coverage laws must
contain the following statement: "Subject to Minnesota law."
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Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 62Q.101, is amended to read:
A health plan company, or a vendor
of risk management services as defined under section 60A.23, subdivision 8, shall, in
evaluating the performance of a health care provider:
(1) conduct the evaluation using a bona fide baseline based upon practice experience
of the provider group; and
(2) disclose the baseline to the health care provider in writing and prior to the
beginning of the time period used for the evaluation.
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A health plan company or a vendor of risk
management services defined under section 60A.23, subdivision 8, shall not in evaluating
the performance of a health care provider include patient-paid costs or charges as a factor
in the performance evaluation.
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