Relates to establishing timeframes for the payment of claims to hospitals

This bill requires health insurers to pay hospitals at contracted rates within specific timeframes, regardless of their own medical necessity or administrative policies. It establishes a joint committee process where insurers can request clinical documentation for up to 10% of paid claims (increasing to 15% if over half of requested claims were inappropriate) to review if care was medically necessary after payment. Hospitals must provide documentation within 60 business days, and unresolved disputes escalate to an independent third-party reviewer whose binding decision may require refunds if services weren't necessary. The policy directly affects hospitals and insurers, ensuring timely payments while creating a structured dispute resolution path for claim reviews. The law takes effect January 1, 2026.