The following is a roundup of recently introduced legislation and legislative developments affecting the healthcare industry.
1. $210B Medicare deal unveiled to replace flawed SGR
Permanent "doc fix" legislation was introduced by bipartisan committee leaders in the House and Senate to permanently replace the sustainable growth rate formula.
2. Conn. bill requiring greater executive compensation transparency moves forward
The Connecticut Legislature's public health committee approved a bill calling for more transparency of executive compensation as it relates to hospital transactions.
3. After data breaches, states reform encryption laws
The frequency of data breaches in healthcare has inspired several states to update laws regarding data encryption.
4. Arizona legislation limits Medicaid eligibility
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation that aims to tighten state guidelines for Medicaid assistance.
5. Filming patients without prior consent may soon be a felony in NY
New York State Assemblyman Ed Braunstein (D-Bayside) proposed legislation that would make it a felony to film patients receiving medical treatment without prior consent.
6. Arkansas Senate passes telemedicine abortion ban
The Arkansas Senate passed legislation banning the prescription of abortion pills via telemedicine.
7. Legislation introduced to extend CHIP funding
Legislation was introduced to extend funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program through 2019.
8. Legislation introduced to simplify Stark Law
Legislation was introduced that would limit the monetary penalty a healthcare provider can suffer for committing a technical violation of the Stark Law.
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