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HF 1076

Introduction - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010)

Posted on 02/09/2010 01:43 a.m.

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
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A bill for an act
relating to health; prohibiting billing for correcting adverse health care events;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62J.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [62J.824] BILLING FOR PROCEDURES TO CORRECT MEDICAL
ERRORS IS PROHIBITED.
new text end

new text begin A health care provider shall not bill a patient, and shall not be reimbursed, for
any operation, treatment, or other care that is provided to reverse, correct, or otherwise
minimize the affects of an adverse health care event, as described in section 144.7065,
subdivisions 2 to 7, for which that health care provider is responsible.
new text end