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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2015

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- LONG-TERM MANAGED CARE

ARRANGEMENTS

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Serpa, Fellela, Lima, Marshall, and Carnevale

     Date Introduced: February 04, 2015

     Referred To: House Finance

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Section 40-8.13-6 of the General Laws in Chapter 40-8.13 entitled "Long-

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Term Managed Care Arrangements" is hereby amended to read as follows:

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     40-8.13-6. Payment incentives. -- In order to encourage quality improvement and

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promote appropriate utilization incentives for providers in a managed long-term care

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arrangement, a managed care organization may use incentive or bonus payment programs that are

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in addition to the rates identified in ยง 40-18.13-5. In addition, managed care organizations shall

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work in consultation with the EOHHS to develop incentives for nursing facilities that

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demonstrate lower direct care staff turnover.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- LONG-TERM MANAGED CARE

ARRANGEMENTS

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     This act would require managed care organizations to consult with the EOHHS to

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develop incentives for nursing facilities that demonstrate lower direct care staff turnover.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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