The following is a roundup of recently introduced legislation and legislative developments affecting the healthcare industry.
1. Michigan hospitals would have to publicize chargemasters under proposed legislation
Proposed legislation in Michigan would require hospitals to make their chargemasters publicly available.
2. W. Va. governor vetoes legislation banning abortion procedure
West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin vetoed legislation that would ban the most common procedure for second-trimester abortions.
3. Michigan health insurance tax to continue until 2020
A Michigan tax on health insurance will continue into 2020 under legislation signed by Gov. Rick Snyder.
4. Tenn. bill allowing patients to contract directly with PCPs passes state Senate
A bill that would allow patients in Tennessee to contract directly with primary care physicians was approved in the state Senate.
5. Senate passes bill to fight drug addiction: 5 things to know
The U.S. Senate passed a comprehensive drug treatment and prevention bill by overwhelming majority.
6. Bill seeks to extend MU incentives to mental, behavioral health providers
A Senate bill seeks to establish a federal financial incentive program to boost EHR adoption among mental and behavioral health providers.
7. Michigan governor signs bill to curb prescription drug waste: 3 things to know
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation aimed at cutting costs by curbing waste of prescription medications.
8. Utah lawmakers approve modest Medicaid expansion: 6 things to know
Utah lawmakers approved a compromise bill that expands Medicaid to a portion of residents in the state.
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