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Volume Purchasing of Durable Medical Equipment

SECTION 106.   Section 12 of said chapter 118E, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the second paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:-

The division may enter into any types of contracts with providers and manufacturers of medical services, equipment and supplies as the division deems necessary to carry out this chapter including, but not limited to, selective contracts, volume purchase contracts, preferred provider contracts and managed care contracts; provided, however, that those contracts shall be reviewed by the executive office for administration and finance. The division may negotiate the rate of reimbursement to the provider under any such contract and the negotiated rate shall not be subject to sections 13 to 13F, inclusive.