To amend chapter 354, RSMo, by adding one new section relating to managed care.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:

     Section A. Chapter 354, RSMo, is amended by adding one new section, to be known as section 354.461, to read as follows:

     354.461. No entity, including, but not limited to, health maintenance organizations, independent practice associations, medical/group staff models or any other entity contracting with a health maintenance organization plan for the provision of professional services shall prohibit or restrict any provider from disclosing to any subscriber, enrollee or member any information that such provider deems appropriate regarding the nature of treatment, risks or alternatives to treatment, the availability of other therapy, consultation or test, the decision of any plan to authorize or deny services, or the process the plan or any person contracting with the plan uses or proposes to use, to authorize or deny health care services or benefits. Any such prohibition or restriction contained in a contract with a provider shall be void and unenforceable.