Iowa HSB621 mandates annual and biennial reviews of medical and health service reimbursement rates by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Iowa HSB621 establishes new reporting requirements for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The bill requires HHS to conduct an annual review of provider reimbursement rates for all medical and health services provided under the medical assistance program. HHS must compare these rates to those in Medicaid programs in contiguous states, states with comparable populations, and the federal Medicare program. Additionally, HHS must submit an annual report to the general assembly summarizing the review.

Iowa HSB621 mandates annual and biennial reviews of medical and health service reimbursement rates by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Iowa HSB621 establishes new reporting requirements for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The bill requires HHS to conduct an annual review of provider reimbursement rates for all medical and health services provided under the medical assistance program. HHS must compare these rates to those in Medicaid programs in contiguous states, states with comparable populations, and the federal Medicare program. Additionally, HHS must submit an annual report to the general assembly summarizing the review.