Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2478

Introduced
1/8/24  
Refer
1/8/24  

Caption

Adding "maternity center" to the definition of "healthcare provider" for purposes of the healthcare provider insurance availability act.

Impact

The addition of maternity centers to the definition of healthcare providers could significantly impact state laws related to healthcare service provisions, particularly for those related to maternal and infant health. By explicitly including maternity centers in the insurance framework, the bill would facilitate better reimbursement rates and insurance coverage for services rendered at these facilities. This provision may lead to increased investments in maternity care and could ultimately result in improving maternal health outcomes within the state.

Summary

House Bill 2478 seeks to amend the definition of 'healthcare provider' under the healthcare provider insurance availability act to explicitly include 'maternity centers.' This change is intended to enhance the insurance coverage options available to maternity centers, thereby improving the accessibility and variety of healthcare services offered to expectant mothers. By recognizing maternity centers as healthcare providers, the bill aims to ensure that these facilities receive the same consideration and support as more traditional healthcare settings like hospitals and clinics.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HB 2478 is largely positive among healthcare advocates and maternal health organizations. Supporters argue that this bill will enhance the support system for mothers by expanding healthcare options, thereby potentially reducing maternal health disparities. However, the bill may face some opposition from segments concerned about the regulation of maternity centers and ensuring that they meet adequate standards of care comparable to hospitals.

Contention

There are notable points of contention surrounding the implementation of this bill. Critics may raise questions about the preparedness of maternity centers to handle emergencies and the standards of care provided in such facilities. Ensuring that these centers meet regulatory requirements will be crucial in addressing safety concerns while expanding healthcare access. The inclusion of maternity centers into the insurance network can also prompt discussions about resource allocation and the prioritization of funding within healthcare services across the state.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS HB2325

Amending the definition of "healthcare provider" for purposes of the healthcare provider insurance availability act to include maternity centers and not include facilities where elective abortions are performed.

KS SB41

Adding advanced practice registered nurses to the definition of healthcare provider for purposes of the healthcare provider insurance availability act.

KS HB2039

Adding maternity center to the definition of healthcare provider for purposes of the healthcare provider insurance availability act, amending definitions in the Kansas credentialing act to provide that certain entities providing physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology are not home health agencies, clarifying that the authorized activities of paramedics, advanced emergency medical technicians, emergency medical technicians and emergency medical responders may be authorized upon the order of a healthcare professional, permitting certain ambulance services to offer service for less than 24 hours per day, every day of the year, and requiring entities that control automated external defibrillators to register the device with the emergency medical services board.

KS HB2171

Providing that peer review privilege for healthcare providers does not apply to factual information.

KS SB233

House Substitute for SB 233 by Committee on Health and Human Services - Enacting the forbidding abuse child transitions act, restricting use of state funds to promote gender transitioning, prohibiting healthcare providers from treating children whose gender identity is inconsistent with the child's sex, authorizing a civil cause of action against healthcare providers for providing such treatments, requiring professional discipline against a healthcare provider who performs such treatment, prohibiting professional liability insurance from covering damages for healthcare providers that provide gender transition treatment to children and adding violation of the act to the definition of unprofessional conduct for physicians and nurses.

KS SB354

Designating facilities where elective abortions are performed as being ineligible to purchase professional liability insurance from the healthcare stabilization fund.

KS HB2071

Enacting the help not harm act to restrict the use of state funds to promote gender transitioning, prohibit healthcare providers from providing gender transition whose gender identity is inconsistent with the child's sex, authorize a civil cause of action against healthcare providers for providing such treatments, require professional discipline against a healthcare provider who performs such treatment and prohibit professional liability insurance from covering damages for healthcare providers that provide gender transition treatment to children and adding violation of the act to the definition of unprofessional conduct for physicians.

KS SB63

Enacting the help not harm act, restricting use of state funds to promote gender transitioning, prohibiting healthcare providers from providing gender transition care to children whose gender identity is inconsistent with the child's sex, authorizing a civil cause of action against healthcare providers for providing such treatments, requiring professional discipline against a healthcare provider who performs such treatment, prohibiting professional liability insurance from covering damages for healthcare providers that provide gender transition treatment to children and adding violation of the act to the definition of unprofessional conduct for physicians.

KS HB2791

Enacting the forbidding abuse child transitions act, restricting use of state funds to promote gender transitioning, prohibiting healthcare professionals from treating children whose gender identity is inconsistent with the child's sex, authorizing a civil cause of action against healthcare professionals for providing such treatments, authorizing professional discipline against a physician who performs such treatment, prohibiting professional liability insurance from covering damages for healthcare providers that provide gender transition treatment to children and adding violation of the act to the definition of unprofessional conduct for physicians and nurses.

KS SB449

Expanding the definition of healthcare provider for individuals providing care at the scene of an emergency or accident.

Similar Bills

LA SB29

Prohibits discrimination against healthcare professionals and provides for protection of healthcare professional credentials. (8/1/22)

SC S0346

Assault and battery

LA SB136

Provides relative to protections for emergency room personnel, emergency services personnel, and healthcare professionals. (8/1/22)

LA HB849

Provides relative to healthcare outcomes for patient's suffering with behavioral health issues

NJ A3894

Establishes Loan Redemption Program for Healthcare Professionals in Underserved Counties within Higher Education Student Assistance Authority.

LA HB530

Provides for coverage of healthcare services provided through telehealth or telemedicine (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)

KS HB2325

Amending the definition of "healthcare provider" for purposes of the healthcare provider insurance availability act to include maternity centers and not include facilities where elective abortions are performed.

KS SB219

Substitute for SB 219 by Committee on Health and Human Services - Expanding eligibility for rural emergency hospital licensure to facilities that meet criteria between 2015 and 2020.