SRC-TJG S.B. 752 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 752
78R6587 AJA-DBy: Harris
Health & Human Services
3/5/2003
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

The 76th Texas Legislature, enacted legislation authorizing physicians
practicing within the service area of a health benefit plan to jointly
negotiate the terms and conditions of contracts with health plans, if the
health plan has substantial market power and if the physicians have a
representative to engage in joint negotiations.  As proposed, S.B. 752
extends the September 1, 2003, sunset provision to September 1, 2007. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to
a state officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Article 29.14, Insurance Code, to provide that this
chapter expires September 1, 2007, rather than 2003. 

SECTION 2.  Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2003,