HF 1862

FOURTH ENGROSSMENT

Health; evidence-based practice standards established, cost-containment measures implemented, discounted payments permitted, other health insurance provisions modified, and money appropriated.

ARTICLE 1 - HEALTH CARE COST-CONTAINMENT

Section 1: Evidence-based practice standards and guidelines established.
Sec. 2: Electronic billing assistance encouraged.
Sec. 3: Prior authorization provided.
Sec. 4: Evidence-based standards usage required.
Sec. 5: Executive compensation disclosure required.
Sec. 6: Agency web site regulations provided.
Sec. 7: Liability limits of nongovernment licensees and medical directors provided.
Sec. 8: Information provision encouranged.
Sec. 9: License required for chiropractors.
Sec. 10: Fees specified relating to acupuncture.
Sec. 11: Health boards directory of licensees modified.
Sec. 13: Price disclosure reminder provided.
Sec. 14: Cost containment efforts regulated.
Sec. 15: Acquired infections reporting required.
Sec. 16: Hospital uncompensated care study provided.
Sec. 17: Study and report required.
Sec. 18: Money appropriated.

ARTICLE 2 - CHARITY CARE BY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

Section 1: Reduced payment amounts permitted.
Sec. 2: Discounted payments by health care providers provided.
Sec. 3: Repealer.
Sec. 4: Effective date.

ARTICLE 3 - PRIVATE SECTOR HEALTH COVERAGE PROVISIONS

Section 1: Deductibles modified.
Sec. 2: Annual out-of-pocket maximums raised.
Sec. 3: Information distribution, administrative efficiency and coverage options provided.
Sec. 4: Medical malpractice insurance report required.

ARTICLE 4 - SERVICE COOPERATIVES

Section 1: Educational programs and services modified.

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5/16/06