This bill introduces a new section to the existing health care regulations, specifically RSA 151, which prohibits health care facilities from denying referrals from independent and outside primary care providers, provided that both the facility and the specialist accept the patient's insurance. The new section, 151:9-c, establishes that health care facilities must comply with this requirement, ensuring that patients have access to necessary referrals regardless of their primary care provider's affiliation.

To enforce compliance, the bill grants the attorney general the authority to impose penalties on health care facilities that violate this provision. These penalties include a civil fine of $100,000 for each violation and the potential loss of nonprofit status for facilities that operate as nonprofits. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.