Healthy Competition for Better Care Act

TL;DR (AI)

• The bill prohibits group health plans and health insurance issuers from entering into agreements that restrict network design flexibility with covered entities, such as health care providers or networks.
• It bans agreements that require additional contracts with affiliates of covered entities, mandate specific payment rates for affiliates, or restrict other plans from offering lower rates.
• Exceptions are made for certain arrangements, including health maintenance organizations with exclusive contracts and value-based network arrangements like accountable care organizations.