1. The California legislature passed a bill requiring private equity groups and hedge funds to give written notice, and in certain cases obtain consent, before investing in the state’s healthcare industry.
2. Pennsylvania passed House Bill 1664, which prohibits dental insurers from only paying dentists with virtual credit cards.
3. Illinois passed House Bill 4789 and Senate Bill 3305. HB 4789 holds insurers liable for their prior authorizations, prohibiting insurers from denying claims submitted in procedures specifically included in a prior authorization, barring certain circumstances. SB 3305 requires insurers to provide coverage for medically necessary treatment for jaw injuries, through both accidents or diseases.
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