5140-S AMH CALD BLAC 040

SSB 5140 - H AMD TO HCW COMM AMD (H-1293.1/21) 452

By Representative Caldier

NOT ADOPTED 03/24/2021

On page 2, beginning on line 4 of the striking amendment, after "(3)" strike all material through "section" on line 6 and insert "If a patient presents with complications of pregnancy that do not meet the thresholds listed in subsection (1) of this section and the health care entity does not provide health care services to the patient, the health care entity must refer the patient to an appropriate health care entity that is able to provide the patient the necessary care"

On page 2, beginning on line 7 of the striking amendment, strike all of section 3

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

EFFECT:

Removes the provisions that:

oProhibit a health care entity from discharging, demoting, suspending, disciplining, or otherwise discriminating against a health care provider that provides services authorized under the act.

oPermit an individual to bring a civil action against a health care entity.

Requires a health care entity to refer a patient who presents with complications of pregnancy that do not meet the thresholds identified in the bill, if the health care entity does not provide care or treatment to the patient, to an appropriate health care entity that is able to provide the necessary care.

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