S.523

Allows physicians to jointly negotiate with carriers over contractual terms and conditions.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S523 allows physicians to jointly negotiate with carriers over contractual terms and conditions.

New Jersey S523 allows two or more independent physicians practicing in a carrier's service area to jointly negotiate with the carrier over contractual terms and conditions. The negotiations are carried out through a joint negotiation representative selected by the physicians. The bill specifies that the terms and conditions that may be the subject of the negotiations include non-fee-related matters which may affect patient care, such as utilization management criteria and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, preventive care policies, patient referral standards, drug formularies, quality.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee