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House creates task force to study privately owned health‑care organizations, approves funding cuts in amendment
Summary
The House approved Fifth Substitute Senate Bill 61 to create a two‑year task force studying privately owned health care organizations and related issues; an amendment reduced two line items from $400,000 to $300,000 and expanded study topics.
The Utah House on March 1 passed Fifth Substitute Senate Bill 61, establishing a task force to study privately owned health care organizations and a range of issues including any‑willing‑provider laws, medical non‑compete clauses and Medicaid program effects. The measure passed the House by a recorded vote of 63 to 9 and is to be referred to the Senate.
Sponsor rationale and scope
Representative Lockhart, speaking…
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