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As part of its statutory obligation (§ 42-14.5-3) OHIC convened the Professional Provider Health Plan Workgroup ("Workgroup") of practice administrators and insurers to address specific administrative concerns identified by the provider community.

In addition, in late 2007 the OHIC chaired a Special Legislative Commission that studied the feasibility of primary care providers to jointly negotiate with health insurers.

Below are summaries of the Workgroup activities from January 2006 to May 2008 and a summary of the work of the Special Commission on Joint Negotiation. In addition, there are three progress reports from the Workgroup and seven full reports, covering each of the nine statutory areas of concern.



     Progress Report March 2006
     Progress Report May 2007
     Full Report Provider Fee Schedule Disclosure
     Information Brief Fee Disclosure
     Full Report Standard Credentialing Application
     Full Report Uniform Claim Form
     Full Report Real Time Patient Information
     Full Report Dispute Resolution
     Full Report Cost and Quality Transparency
     Final Report Negotiations and Silent PPOs

September 22, 2009
Rhode Island recognized for efforts to control health insurance premiums
 

September 18, 2009
Tufts Health Plan Rate Factors Approved


September 10, 2009
2008/2009 Report of the Health Insurance Advisory Council to the RI Legislature


September 1, 2009
Public Comment Solicited: Revised Tufts Health Plan rate factors


September 1, 2009
NBC 10 News Business Talk: Health Survey

August 28, 2009
2009 Provider Survey: Report Released

August 20, 2009
NY Times: Plain English is the Best Policy

August 17, 2009
RI health insurers to cover smoking cessation treatments

July 31, 2009
In the News, readability regulations

July 27, 2009
Five Questions With: Christopher F. Koller

July 22, 2009
2009 High Risk Pool Feasibility Study Report

July 16, 2009
OHIC Regulations