FIC: Physician Referrals To Certain Hospitals Prohibited Under Bill With FMA Calling For Insurers To Notify About Out Of Network Referrals

By:  Katrina Callaway, FIC General Counsel The House Health Quality Subcommitee approved HB 955 during its meeting on January 15, 2020 with an 11-2 vote.  The bill curtails physician referrals to hospitals where the physician holds an investment interest.   Specifically, the bill prohibits a health care provider from referring patients to any hospital in…