SB 6120-S.E - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Provides that decisions on the length of inpatient stay must be made by the attending provider in consultation with the mother, rather than through contracts or agreements between providers, hospitals, and insurers.

     Applies to follow-up care as well.

     Pertains to contracts issued or renewed after the effective date of the act.

     Pertains to public employees under the Health Care Authority effective January 1, 1997.

     Requires an analysis of the act for a report by December 15, 1998.