Bill > HB2294

This bill amends Arizona's health care institution regulations by modifying the exemption rules for outpatient treatment centers. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that requires an outpatient treatment center to be licensed if it charges a facility fee, which is defined as a separate charge beyond professional healthcare provider services that covers administrative and operational expenses like building costs and electronic medical record systems. Previously, outpatient treatment centers that shared ownership with a licensed hospital and were staffed by licensed healthcare providers could be exempt from licensure, with some exceptions for centers providing overnight care or specific types of medical services like abortion or pain management. The new language ensures that any outpatient treatment center charging an additional facility fee will be subject to licensing requirements, potentially increasing regulatory oversight and transparency for these medical facilities. This change aims to provide more comprehensive monitoring of healthcare facilities that impose extra charges beyond standard medical service fees.

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82058