Wednesday, March 25, 2009
“False Claims” Bill Fails - Maybe
On a vote of 23-24, legislation failed in the Senate yesterday that would have exposed hospitals, doctors and other health care providers to more lawsuits for billing issues with the state. SB 272 would authorize a person to file suit on behalf of the state for an alleged false claim and recover up to 30 percent of the proceeds of the suit, plus attorney’s fees and costs. In increasing lawsuits against health care providers, it will drive up health care costs for employers and further limit access to health care in Maryland. However, proponents are working hard to reconsider the vote if they can reverse the vote of one Senator. Please see the vote here and thank your Senator today for voting against SB 272. Contact Ron Wineholt for further information at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) .
