Bill
HB 2378
Overview: HB 2378, "Concerning facility fees charged by certain affiliated health care providers", is currently in the public hearing stage in the House Committee on Health Care &
Overview: HB 2378, "Concerning facility fees charged by certain affiliated health care providers", is currently in the public hearing stage in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness, with a hearing scheduled for February 04, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of facility fees charged by health care providers that are affiliated with or owned by hospitals or health systems.
Key Provisions:
- Prohibits health care providers from charging facility fees if they are affiliated with or owned by a hospital or health system.
- Requires health care providers to disclose to patients if they are affiliated with a hospital or health system and the potential impact on patient costs.
- Establishes fines and penalties for health care providers that violate the facility fee restrictions.
- Directs the state Department of Health to develop regulations and enforcement mechanisms for the new requirements.
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily impact patients receiving care from health care providers affiliated with hospitals or health systems, as well as the health care providers themselves. Patients could see reduced out-of-pocket costs for certain services, while health care providers may face financial challenges in adapting to the new facility fee restrictions.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: HB 2378 is currently in the public hearing stage, with a hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on February 04, 2025. After the committee hearing, the bill may be referred to the full House for further consideration and a potential floor vote.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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