5958-S2 AMS PFLU DAVI 096

2SSB 5958 - S AMD TO S AMD (S-2693.2/07) 160

   By    Senator Pflug

NOT ADOPTED 3/9/2007

   On page 1, beginning on line 3 of the amendment after "1." strike all material through "emergencies." on line 15 of the amendment and insert "It is the public policy of Washington State to allow continued access to medical care for all citizens and to provide the opportunity for continued innovative arrangements between patients and providers that will help provide all citizens with a medical home."

   On page 5, beginning on line 9 of the amendment strike sections 4 through sections 13 on page 8, line 21 of the amendment.

   On page 8, after line 20 of the amendment, insert

   "NEW SECTION. The office of the insurance commissioner shall not have the authority and is prohibited from regulating or otherwise controlling direct patient-provider primary care practices and direct practices as defined in this act that are operating in Washington State."

   Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

2SSB 5958 - S AMD TO S AMD (S-2693.2/07) 160

   By    Senator Pflug

   On page 8, beginning on line 24 of the title amendment, after "RCW 48.44.010;" strike "adding a new chapter to Title 48 RCW;"

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EFFECT: Provides that the Office of the Insurance Commissioner is prohibited from regulating existing direct patient-provider primary care practices.