Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 176t - Risk-Bearing Provider Organizations
Section 9 - Promulgation of Rules and Regulations Necessary to Carry Out Provisions of This Chapter

Section 9. The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. In developing the rules and regulations, including risk-bearing standards, certification and reporting requirements, the commissioner shall consider other rules and regulations applicable to such organizations and shall consult with the center and the commission regarding standards concerning provider organizations which enter into alternative payment contracts.

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Structure Massachusetts General Laws

Massachusetts General Laws

Part I - Administration of the Government

Title XXII - Corporations

Chapter 176t - Risk-Bearing Provider Organizations

Section 1 - Definitions

Section 2 - Risk-Bearing Provider Organization Not Subject to Chapters 175, 176a, 176b, 176c, 176e, 176f, 176g and 176j

Section 3 - Risk Certificate Application; Waiver; Form; Fee

Section 4 - Examination of Risk-Bearing Provider Organization's Alternate Payment Arrangements With Downside Risk; Report

Section 5 - Threat of Financial Insolvency Due to Risk-Bearing Provider Organization's Alternative Payment Contracts With Downside Risk; Notice; Suspension or Cancellation of Risk Certificate; Hearing

Section 6 - Health Care Provider Prohibited From Collecting or Attempting to Collect Money Owed by Risk-Bearing Provider Organization From Patient