Testimony Relative to H.2411, An Act Relative to Vaccinations and Preventing Future Disease Outbreaks, and S.1517 and H.2271, An Act Promoting Community Immunity

7/12/2021

in covered programs may be a lifesaving measure. For the Commonwealth as a whole, the data is important … be brought in, and such a discussion could last multiple visits. In some cases, the patient may have … the capacity to consent. In others they may not. Physicians take incredibly seriously this obligation to ensure …

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Testimony Relative to H.2411, S.1517 and H.2271 Before the Joint Committee on Public Health Care (PDF)

7/12/2021

in covered programs may be a lifesaving measure. For the Commonwealth as a whole, the data is important …, and such a discussion could last multiple visits. In some cases, the patient may have the capacity to consent …. In others they may not. Physicians take incredibly seriously this obligation to ensure that every patient …

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Comments Regarding Out-of-Network Billing (PDF)

7/2/2021

, either party may initiate an independent dispute resolution (IDR) process to determine …. The factors that may be considered help the arbitrator to consider circumstances that are unique to each … in the Consumer Price Index. It is important to note that the parties may continue to negotiate throughout …

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Letter to CMS Administrator Brooks-LaSure on Surprise Medical Billing Law Implementation (PDF)

7/2/2021

defined by the first three digits of U.S. zip codes and may include areas defined by one three-digit zip …, including any co-insurance paid by the patient because cost-sharing and other co-insurance may vary based … that excludes $0 paid on claims, as well as inappropriately low payments, that may result in inappropriate …

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Testimony in Support of H.1101 and S.678, Ac Act Relative to Telehealth and Digital Equity for Patients Before the Joint Committee on Financial Services (PDF)

7/2/2021

navigators for underserved and elderly populations who may need greater assistance in accessing telehealth … be a useful mechanism to streamline multi-state licensure for some physicians; for example, the IMLC may … modality because of the COVID-19 pandemic. While it may benefit physicians and patients in some …

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Testimony in Support of H.1197 and S.680, An Act Relative to Out-of-Network Billing Before the Joint Committee on Financial Services (PDF)

7/2/2021

negotiation, in cases where the parties are unable to reach an agreement, either party may initiate … of public payors, including Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Tricare. The factors that may be considered …. It is important to note that the parties may continue to negotiate throughout the IDR process, giving them …

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BORIM Interim Policy on Emergency Temporary Licenses for Full License Applicants

7/2/2021

required to obtain an Emergency Temporary License in Massachusetts. The Board may, at any time …, request additional documentation. Staff may present any request for an Emergency Temporary …

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Testimony in Support of H.1197 and S.680, An Act Relative to Out-of-Network Billing Before the Joint Committee on Financial Services

7/1/2021

, in cases where the parties are unable to reach an agreement, either party may initiate an independent … Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Tricare. The factors that may be considered help the arbitrator to consider … time increases in the Consumer Price Index. It is important to note that the parties may continue …

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Testimony in Support of H.1101 and S.678, Ac Act Relative to Telehealth and Digital Equity for Patients Before the Joint Committee on Financial Services

7/1/2021

populations who may need greater assistance in accessing telehealth services. Another important equitable … for some physicians; for example, the IMLC may benefit physicians who live near a neighboring state and see … widely adopted as a mainstream delivery modality because of the COVID-19 pandemic. While it may benefit …

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Comments Regarding Out-of-Network Billing

6/30/2021

the parties are unable to reach an agreement, either party may initiate an independent dispute resolution (IDR …, and Tricare. The factors that may be considered help the arbitrator to consider circumstances that are unique … in the Consumer Price Index. It is important to note that the parties may continue to negotiate throughout the IDR …

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