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Michigan Senate Passes Surprise Billing Legislation
On Wednesday, September 30, the Michigan Senate passed surprise billing legislation: HB 4459, by 361 yeas and 32 nays, along with HB 4460 by 362 yeas and 37 nays. Michigan has been trying to address the surprise medical billing crisis for over a year.
Louisiana Introduces Legislation to join Telehealth Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact
On September 29, Louisiana introduced legislation that would allow the state to join the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact. Participation in this compact will allow ERIC member companies to expand their telehealth benefit offerings in Louisiana, ensuring that patients in the state will be able to see audiology and pathology providers promptly.
New EEOC Commissioners, Health Care EO, Another House COVID Relief Bill
Ohio Telehealth Legislation Should Not Include Payment Parity Mandate
Proposed Michigan Legislation Allows Government to Interfere with Employer Health Benefits
James Gelfand testified virtually before the Michigan Senate Health Policy and Health and Human Services Committee, speaking in opposition to Senate Bill 612.. The bill would impose numerous government mandates on the design of health benefits offered by private employers, specifically as they relate to medical management.
ERIC Applauds President Trump’s Push to End Surprise Medical Billing
The ERISA Industry Committee applauds President Trump’s push to end the surprise medical billing crisis and call for Congress to move forward the bipartisan, bicameral compromise proposal supported by three major congressional committees by the end of the year.
ERIC Defends the Use of Medical Management at Michigan Senate Hearing
Supreme Court talk, ERIC COVID Testing Survey Results, CR Progress & More
Michigan PSYPACT Legislation Advancing Through Senate Health Committee
The Michigan Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services passed SB 758 out of its subcommittee on Thursday, September 10. The legislation, which would allow the state to join the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact will now be considered by the full committee.