HB 403 - Insurance; anatomic pathology services; provide definitions

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Current Status

02/17/09 - House Second Readers

First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide definitions; to require certain disclosures regarding the provision of certain anatomic pathology services; to prohibit physicians from charging a markup, commission, or profit on the actual amount paid or to be paid for an anatomic pathology service performed or supervised by another physician; to provide for exceptions; to provide for enforcement; to provide that no patient, insurer, or third party payor shall be required to reimburse and licensed practitioner for charges or claims for anatomic pathology services that are not in accordance with the provisions of law regarding payment for such services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status History

Bill History
DateAction
02/12/2009House First Readers
02/17/2009House Second Readers

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