Senn says rates should be reasonable in relationship to the benefits and should be regulated like utility rates to provide a reasonable, but not excessive, rate of return. These will be interesting legislative issues. Legislation is likely to be introduced which provides for more extensive review of such conversions. Expect to see such a bill. A review process for mandated benefits is expected.
Medical savings accounts.
A bill requiring the Health Care Authority to establish an medical saving account program for public employees and basic health plan recipients is likely. Any willing provider. If a chiropractic-supported initiative to the Legislature gets enough signatures, an alternative from the Legislature is expected. Confidentiality of patient records. A housekeeping bill updating the Health Care Information Act is predicted.