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HB 606

Medical care facility data reporting; value of charity care, gross patient charges, report.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nadarius Clark and 1 co-sponsor

HB 606 mandates Virginia medical facilities report charity care value and gross patient charges data to increase healthcare transparency and inform policy decisions.

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0408)
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Bill Summary · HB 606

Legislative bill overview

HB 606 requires medical care facilities in Virginia to report data on the value of charity care provided and gross patient charges to the state. The bill has already passed the House with overwhelming support (88-10) and is now under review by the Committee on Education and Health.

Why is this important

Charity care reporting creates transparency around uncompensated care provided by hospitals and medical facilities, which affects healthcare affordability discussions, insurance policy, and how communities understand healthcare costs. This data informs policymakers about the financial burden hospitals absorb and helps identify disparities in care access across regions.

Potential points of contention

  • Data standardization and burden: Facilities may argue about what qualifies as "charity care," how to calculate it consistently, and the administrative cost of reporting requirements
  • Competitive concerns: Hospitals may resist public disclosure of financial metrics, viewing this data as competitively sensitive
  • Charity care definitions: Disagreement over whether bad debt write-offs, sliding scale fees, and other financial assistance should count as "charity care" versus legitimate business expenses

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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