1.1    .................... moves to amend H. F. No. 1873, the delete everything amendment
1.2(H1873DE1-1), as follows:
1.3Page 12, after line 34 insert:

1.4    "Sec. 16. HEALTH CARE SYSTEM CONSOLIDATION.
1.5    The commissioner of health shall study the effect of health care provider and health
1.6plan company consolidation in the four metropolitan statistical areas in Minnesota on:
1.7health care costs, including provider payment rates; quality of care; and access to care.
1.8The commissioner shall separately consider hospitals, specialty groups, and primary care
1.9groups. The commissioner shall present findings and recommendations to the legislature
1.10by December 15, 2007."
1.11Renumber the sections in sequence and correct the internal references
1.12Amend the title accordingly