Spring 2008 Legislative Agenda

Mcare:
  • obtain multi-year Mcare abatement
  • retire the Mcare Fund through public resources

    • Healthcare Insurance for the Uninsured

    Raise the Cap on Medical Expenses for Auto Insurance Cases

    Preservation of the Workers Compensation Fee Schedule

    Guarantee Patient Access to Physician-directed Ancillary Services:
  • diagnostic imaging
  • surgery centers
  • physical therapy

    • Joint Negotiations:
  • SB 52 PN 74 Sen. C. Williams
  • HB 1517 Rep. Godshall

    • Private Payor Conduct:
  • transparency in physician payment policies
  • adequate reimbursement for services provided
  • IBC/Highmark Merger:

    • - HB 112 PN 413 Rep. T. Eachus, SB 550 PN 293 Sen. D. White

    Caps on Awards for Non-economic Damages:
  • SB 50 PN 145 Sen. J. Corman
  • HB 427 PN 491 Rep. R. Godshall