The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6146, aims to enhance the accessibility and affordability of healthcare in the state. Key provisions include increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates, regulating medical debt, and overseeing pharmacy benefits management practices. Additionally, the bill calls for a study on the effects of vertical integration within the healthcare system and mandates consumer access to this information. It also seeks to limit the use of prior authorization practices and regulate the acquisition of hospitals and medical care centers by private equity firms.

The bill does not specify any deletions from current law but introduces several new regulatory measures to improve healthcare delivery and financial practices. By addressing these areas, the bill intends to create a more equitable healthcare system that better serves the needs of consumers and providers alike.