"AN ACT CONCERNING NOTICE OF ACQUISITIONS, JOINT VENTURES AND AFFILIATIONS OF GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICES. "

After line 2 insert the following and renumber the remaining subdivisions accordingly:

"(1) "Affiliation" means the formation of a relationship between two or more entities that permits the entities to negotiate jointly with third parties over rates for professional medical services; "

Strike line 13 in its entirety and insert the following in lieu thereof: "ownership, governance or membership; "

Strike lines 57 and 58 in their entirety and insert the following in lieu thereof: "(c) Not less than thirty days prior to the effective date of any"

Strike lines 62 to 65, inclusive, in their entirety and insert the following in lieu thereof:

"change. For purposes of this"

In line 84, after "system; " insert "and"

Strike lines 89 to 92, inclusive, in their entirety and insert the following in lieu thereof:

"system. "

In line 95 after "change" insert "as of the date of such notice"