HAMOS. New Act Creates the Health Care Provider Joint Negotiation Act. Authorizes doctors, hospitals, and other independent health care providers to jointly negotiate with health care insurers through a common joint negotiation representative. Authorizes joint negotiation regarding fees paid to health care providers. Authorizes joint negotiation on other issues such as dispute resolution, provider credentialing, patient referral, liability for treatment decisions, and medical management policies. Provides that before joint negotiations may commence, the Attorney General must make certain findings regarding the competitive effects of allowing joint negotiations. Requires the Attorney General's approval before a jointly negotiated agreement may take effect. Requires the Department of Insurance to determine the market power of insurers. Effective January 1, 2001. 00-01-19 H FIRST READING 00-01-19 H REFERRED TO HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 01-01-09 H SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary