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IA HF116
IA HF116A bill for an act relating to the information to be provided by a health care provider as part of a referral of a patient to an ambulatory surgical center, and providing for licensee discipline.
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Introduced
01/21/2021
01/21/2021
In Committee
01/21/2021
01/21/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/24/2022
05/24/2022
Introduced Session
89th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to the information to be provided by a health care provider as part of a referral of a patient to an ambulatory surgical center, and providing for licensee discipline.
AI Summary
This bill requires health care providers who refer patients to an ambulatory surgical center (ASC) for outpatient surgery to provide them with a written document outlining key differences between the ASC and a hospital, including ownership, licensure, personnel, emergency response capabilities, and anesthesia use. The bill defines "ambulatory surgical center" and "health care provider" for the purposes of this requirement. Violations of this provision can result in disciplinary action against the health care provider's license.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Human Resources. H.J. 131. (on 01/21/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=HF116 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/89/attachments/HF116.html |
| Bill | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/89/HF116.pdf |
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