On May 11, ALSK LEG passed bill amending medical review liability.
ALSK LEG passed HB 371 regarding the role of medical review organizations and staff.
Measure would amend ALSK LEG 18.23 regarding liability for members of review orgs.
Document dated May 10, received from ALSK LEG Jul. 30, summarized Aug 1, 2024.
Bill Provisions
Expands the scope of data and information that must be held in confidence by review organizations, without disclosure, and without being subject to subpoena or discovery.
Further specifies the types of providers considered to be healthcare providers by law.
Considers committees established by the commissioner of health and approved by the chief medical officer in the department of health to be a review organization by law.
Allowing all of the above to participate in advising on controversies, disputes, or questions between health insurance carrier/HMO and an insured or enrolled individual.
Legislative History
On Feb. 20, 2024, bill introduced in House; on Mar 25, 2024, bill passed House.
On Mar 27, 2023, bill introduced in Senate; on May 10, 2024, bill passed Senate.
Effectiveness
Upon approval by governor or veto override, HB 371 will be effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Aug. 2024 ALSK LEG Governor Approval
On Aug. 28, 2024, ALSK LEG reported governor approved, Ch 38 SLA 24, eff Nov. 26.
Regulators
ALSK LEG
Entity Types
Ins
Reference
Bill, Ch 38 SLA 24, 8/28/2024; Bill HB371, 5/11/2024; Citation: ALSK LEG 18.23;
