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Senate advances bill to allow specialist treatment at Brigham City hospital; senators seek safeguards
Summary
House Bill 37, aimed at allowing specialists to treat patients at Brigham City Hospital despite insurance restrictions, was advanced to third reading after debate over negotiations between providers and a commitment from the sponsor to monitor effects and consider intent language.
Senator Knudson presented House Bill 37 to the Senate on Feb. 28, 2000 as a targeted measure to address specialty‑care access at Brigham City Hospital. Under current practice, some insurance arrangements and credentialing rules prevent specialists from treating patients at that facility; the bill would permit specialists who hold…
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