H7862

Prohibits unilateral modification of healthcare provider contracts.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7862 prohibits healthcare entities from unilaterally modifying healthcare provider contracts.

Rhode Island H7862 amends the Healthcare Accessibility and Quality Assurance Act to prohibit healthcare entities from unilaterally modifying, amending, or reinterpreting any material term or condition of a contract with a healthcare provider during the term of such contract. Changes to reimbursement methodologies, payment terms, carrier policies, definitions of covered services, utilization review requirements, quality management requirements, credentialing requirements, billing or documentation requirements, and clinical policy bulletins are among the terms that cannot be altered without.

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Where it stands

Current
Corporations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 14

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Apr 14

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Corporations