Introduced
by
To establish that fixed-fee medical retainer agreements between a physician and a potential patient covering routine health care services are not considered “insurance” subject to the extensive regulatory regime imposed on conventional health insurance policies. This could presumably apply to <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/davechase/2013/07/06/health-plan-rorschach-test-direct-primary-care/">”direct primary care” agreements</a>, “concierge medicine” and similar innovations.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance
Passed in the Senate 26 to 11 (details)
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 60 to 50 (details)
To establish that fixed-fee medical retainer agreements between a physician and a potential patient covering routine health care services are not considered “insurance” subject to the extensive regulatory regime imposed on conventional health insurance policies. This could presumably apply to <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/davechase/2013/07/06/health-plan-rorschach-test-direct-primary-care/">”direct primary care” agreements</a>, “concierge medicine” and similar innovations.
Passed in the Senate 26 to 12 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
