S.3089

Prohibits unilateral modification of healthcare provider contracts.

Introduced·3/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3089 prohibits healthcare entities from unilaterally modifying healthcare provider contracts.

Rhode Island S3089 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. Material terms include 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.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further study

6 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 2

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Apr 2

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)

Mar 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services