Senate Sponsors: RAUSCHENBERGER. Short description: MPA-DISCLOSURE OF CHARGES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987 and the Medical Patient Rights Act. Provides that physicians must disclose the amount of the charges, which must be at least equal to 90% of the final charges, before requesting authorization by the patient for a treatment plan. The physician must include a yes or no statement of whether the provider's agreement with the patient's health plan includes a patient hold-harmless provision. Prohibits a provider from requiring a patient to sign a guarantee of payment prior to treatment when the patient is covered by a plan with which the provider has signed a patient hold-harmless agreement. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status