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MA H1261
MA H1261Providing financial transparency for patients receiving care at hospital-based outpatient facilities
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to providing financial transparency for patients receiving care at hospital-based outpatient facilities. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide financial transparency for patients receiving care at hospital-based outpatient facilities. It requires these facilities to inform patients prior to non-emergency services that they may incur greater financial liability than if the services were not provided at a hospital-based facility. The bill also mandates that hospital-based facilities clearly identify themselves as such, including through signage, marketing materials, and website. Additionally, the bill authorizes the commissioner to promulgate regulations necessary to implement this new law.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5222 (on 09/15/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1261 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1261.pdf |
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