To establish that fixed-fee medical retainer agreements between a physician and a potential patient covering routine health care services are not considered “insurance” subject to the extensive regulatory regime imposed on conventional health insurance policies. This could presumably apply to ”direct primary care” agreements, “concierge medicine” and similar innovations.   Official Text and Analysis.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.