Health Insurance - Utilization Review - Exemption for Participation in Value-Based Care Arrangements
Sponsor: Bonnie Cullison (District 19)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Health - InsuranceStatus: Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting certain carriers from imposing a prior authorization, step therapy, or quantity limit requirement on eligible providers for health care services that are included in a two-sided incentive arrangement.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableFWA 4Favorable with amendmentsINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Sheppard, JD | APTA MD | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Johnson, Deronlobbyist | Amgen | Position only |
| FAV | Shattuck, Daniellobbyist | Brocato & Shattuck | Oral |
| FAV | Cullison, Delegate, Bonnie | Delegate Bonnie Cullison | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Murphy, JD | MD Chesapeake Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) | Position only |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Cullison, Delegate Cullisonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Kauffman, Dannalobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Coble, Annie | Johns Hopkins University & Medicine | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Witten, Jenniferlobbyist | LifeBridge Health | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Whitaker, Jakelobbyist | Maryland Hospital Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Celentano, Matthewlobbyist | The League of Life and Health Insurers of Maryland | Oral |
| INFO | Wheeler, Brian | Carefirst | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVShattuck, DanielBrocato & ShattuckRegistered for: Acorn Health; American Physical Therapy Association Maryland - APTA MD; Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates, P.C.; Associates in Radiation Medicine; League for People with Disabilities, The; Maryland Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics…
FAVKauffman, DannaRegistered for: Amazon.com Services, LLC; American Association of Dental Boards c/o Commission on Dental Competency Assessments; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; Behavioral Health System Baltimore; City of Rockville; Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland…
FWACelentano, MatthewThe League of Life and Health Insurers of MarylandRegistered for: 38 Degrees North; Advanced Energy United; Alliance of Maryland Dental Plans; Allstate Insurance Company; America's Health Insurance Plans; American Council of Life Insurers…