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08, 2021
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08, 2021
New on The Source: Downloadable Chart of Merger Review Legal Authority for All 50 States
Newly available on the Source: our health policy research team compiled a user-friendly, downloadable Excel spreadsheet of all provider merger review authority for all 50 states, now on the Market Consolidation interactive key issue page. The detailed chart provides clickable citations of all statutes, regulations, and state authority for mergers, acquisitions, conversions, or changes in ownership of healthcare providers. The comprehensive spreadsheet allows side-by-side comparisons of the level of legal authority for each state to receive notice of impending transactions, review those transactions, and approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove them. It is conveniently organized [...]
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07, 2021
Spotlight on State: Ohio
This is part of a series of summaries that highlight notable legislation and initiatives in health policy and reform of all 50 states. Check back on The Source as we roll out additional states each week. See Ohio page. Ohio lawmakers have made strides in healthcare price transparency in recent sessions despite previous setbacks. In 2021, the state eliminated surprise medical bills for HMO and PPO enrollees for emergency services provided by out-of-network professionals, facilities, and ground ambulance service providers, and non-emergency services provided by out-of-network professionals at in-network facilities. Also in 2021, the [...]
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06, 2021
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06, 2021
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05, 2021
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04, 2021
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03, 2021
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02, 2021
HB 102
Medicaid shall cover chiropractic services provided the chiropractor is appropriately licensed and is acting within scope-of-practice. A prior authorization requirement shall not be imposed on services.
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02, 2021
HB 224
Registered nurse anesthetists may order diagnostic tests and consult with other health professionals, establish anesthesia care plans, deliver anesthesia in the presence of a physician, podiatrist, or dentist, administer drugs necessary for the delivery of anesthesia, and direct other nurses in supportive care.