2SSB 5597 -
By Senators Rasmussen, Rockefeller, Jacobsen
NOT ADOPTED 03/08/2007
On page 2, line 6, after "(3)" insert "Nothing in this section is
intended to override, conflict with, or enhance the network adequacy,
claims processing, care delivery, quality, or utilization review
standards of health carriers registered under this chapter. The
Washington state chiropractic quality assurance commission may not
directly or indirectly set standards that require carriers to pay for
services of unproven efficacy, or that apply service delivery standards
that have the intent or effect of raising health care costs.
(4)"
EFFECT: Clarifies that chiropractors are not entitled to additional special protections beyond those granted to all licensed professionals who contract with health carriers. Clarifies that carriers are not required to pay for services of unproven efficacy or that further raise health care costs.