Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Health Care & Wellness Committee |
HB 1480
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Brief Description: Concerning the provision of prescription drugs by direct practice providers.
Sponsors: Representatives Green, Schmick, Cody, Harris and Jinkins.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/8/13
Staff: Jim Morishima (786-7191).
Background:
A direct practice is a provider, group of providers, or entity that:
charges a fee for primary care services;
provides only primary care;
describes the services it provides and fees that it charges in written agreements with patients; and
does not bill insurance.
Direct practices are not considered insurance and are therefore exempt from most insurance laws.
A direct practice may not provide prescription drugs in consideration for the fee.
Summary of Bill:
A direct practice may, in consideration for the fee, pay for charges associated with the provision of prescription drugs.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.