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Bill Summary · SF 1622

Overview: SF 1622 - Federally qualified health centers reimbursement procedures modifications
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to modify the reimbursement procedures for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in Minnesota. FQHCs provide comprehensive primary and preventive care services to underserved communities, and this bill seeks to ensure they receive appropriate and timely reimbursement.
Key Provisions:
- Requires the Minnesota Department of Human Services to establish a prospective payment system for FQHC reimbursement
- Mandates the department to update FQHC reimbursement rates annually to reflect changes in costs
- Allows FQHCs to receive reimbursement for services provided via telehealth
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Federally qualified health centers in Minnesota, which will benefit from a more streamlined and responsive reimbursement system
- Patients served by FQHCs, who may have improved access to primary and preventive care services
- The Minnesota Department of Human Services, which will be responsible for implementing the new reimbursement procedures
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been introduced and the author, Senator Boldon, has been added
- If passed, the new reimbursement procedures would be implemented by the Department of Human Services

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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