HB 1270

Bill Subjects

Abstract

Requires a nonprofit hospital with more than 100 beds to report annually specified financial information to the state department of health. Requires a nonprofit hospital and a health carrier to post and send certain information at least 45 days before a public forum. Modifies requirements concerning the: (1) date on which the public forum must be held; (2) topics that must be discussed at a public forum; (3) submission of questions and feedback at a public forum; and (4) use of technology to allow attendance through real time audio and video through the Internet. Requires the insurance commissioner to report to the legislative council if the federal Transparency in Health Coverage rule (federal rule) is repealed or enforcement is stopped. Requires health payers to continue to post pricing information in compliance with the federal rule after the federal rule is repealed or stopped. Modifies the definition of "health payer" for purposes of the all payer claims data base.