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IA HF2122

IA HF2122
A bill for an act relating to the information to be disclosed by a health care provider as part of a referral of a patient to an ambulatory surgical center, and providing penalties. (See HF 2405.)


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Introduced
01/27/2020
In Committee
01/27/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/14/2020

Introduced Session

88th General Assembly

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to the information to be disclosed by a health care provider as part of a referral of a patient to an ambulatory surgical center, and providing penalties. (See HF 2405.)

AI Summary

This bill requires health care providers in Iowa who refer patients to an ambulatory surgical center to disclose certain information to the patient. This includes details about the ownership of the center, the patient's suitability for outpatient treatment, the personnel and capabilities of the center, and the process for transferring the patient to a hospital if complications arise. Health care providers who violate these disclosure requirements may face disciplinary action from their licensing authority. An "ambulatory surgical center" is defined as a facility that operates solely for providing outpatient surgical services, with patients typically discharged within 24 hours.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Committee report, recommending amendment and passage. H.J. 264. (on 02/12/2020)

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