MASCA Defends Free Enterprise in Administrative Rules Process
Small businesses needs a voice in the rule making process to ensure low cost, high quality health care in Missouri By: David M Jackson Attention to detail often becomes more central to success when dealing with an issue or idea, rather than a tangible product or service. Historic American Author Louis L’Amour said “There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. Yet that will be the beginning.” This can be applied to politics in the sense that many corporations, small businesses, and...
Read More2011 Annual Meeting
MASCA’s Annual Meeting will once again return to beautiful Branson, MO! Mark September 15 & 16th on your calendar for sessions all day Thursday and 1/2 day on Friday. Cost is $125 for MASCA Members, $175 for non-members. Thank you to all of our generous sponsors who help make this event happen! Register here.
Read MoreHow Do You Store Your Medical Records?
By David Jackson: The two physicians in the General Assembly, Sen. Rob Schaaf (R-St. Joseph) and Rep. Keith Frederick (R-Rolla), are teaming up on an effort to ensure providers can be fairly reimbursed for the cost and labor used to retrieve medical records. The House Health Care Policy Committee heard HB 580 this week, which allows providers to charge a fee for medical records that are stored at an off-site location. Amendments are being drafted to cap the fee at $30 and increase other fees for copying and...
Read MoreSenate Bill to Utilize Web-Based Estimation System for Health Care Costs
By: Travis H Brown Senator Rob Schaaf (R-St. Joseph) has filed Senate Bill 153 to increase transparency in health care costs through the utilization of web-based systems. This bill would require health carriers to establish web-based estimation systems so consumers can have better access to certain procedures. Specifically, under RSMo Chapter 376.475, Section 1, the language states “The estimates shall include related estimates of typically needed and expected ancillary costs such as those for radiology,...
Read MorePrompt Credentialing Act Filed in Missouri House
By: Travis H Brown Rep. Jeanne Kirkton (D-St. Louis) filed the Prompt Credentialing Act on Thursday, which requires health carriers a 60 calendar window to credential physicians. This year’s bill is HB 347, and includes bi-partisan support with House Speaker Steven Tilley (R-Perryville) as the primary co-sponsor. The next step is committee referral, which could happen as early as next week. See the full bill text...
Read MoreNew Requirements Proposed for Surgical Technologists in ASCs
New Requirements for Surgical Technologists in ASCs: By: David M Jackson Senator Dan Brown (R-Rolla) introduced Senate Bill 178 this week, which amends RSMo Chapter 334 and adds a new section relating to requirements in surgical technology in a health care facility. Under this proposed legislation, no personnel shall practice as a surgical technologist without completing an accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holds and maintains the Certified Surgical Technologist credential...
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