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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
Topics:Health care
Same legislation: HF 2405
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 27, 2020
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 27, 2020
- Done: House committeeFebruary 12, 2020
- Stopped: Passes the HouseDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2020 session adjourned on June 14, 2020, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary If a doctor refers a patient to a surgery center instead of a hospital, they must explain the differences between the two options. This information helps patients understand how the services compare. Doctors who do not provide these details could face discipline from their licensing board.1
Read the official explanation
This bill requires a health care provider who refers a patient to an ambulatory surgical center for surgical services to disclose to the patient the difference between the provision of the surgical services at a hospital compared with the ambulatory surgical center. The bill specifies the minimum information to be disclosed. The bill defines “ambulatory surgical center” for the purposes of the bill. A health care provider who violates the bill is subject to licensee discipline by the appropriate licensing or disciplinary authority.
House subcommittee
Named January 27, 2020. On February 5, 2020 it recommended amendment and passage.
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Similar bills
- HF 116 Relating to the information to be provided by a health care provider as part of a referral…89th General Assembly · In committeeNearly identical
- HF 2248 Relating to the information to be provided by a health care provider as part of a referral…89th General Assembly · Passed HouseNearly identical
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