Health facilities: hospitals; certain hospital financial assistance policies; make subject to the hospital financial assistance act. Amends sec. 17 of 1913 PA 350 (MCL 331.167). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0449'25
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Overview
This bill modifies existing law regarding how public hospitals in Michigan determine patient compensation for care. Specifically, it requires the hospital board to consider the hospital financial assistance act when deciding how much to charge patients for treatment and how much compensation to provide to those unable to pay. The bill is tied to another bill, SB 0449, and will not take effect until SB 0449 is enacted.
Key provisions
- Requires hospital boards to consider the Hospital Financial Assistance Act.
- Allows hospital boards to determine patient compensation based on ability to pay.
- Directs receipts from patient compensation to the county treasurer.
- Addresses the compensation of patients who cannot assist themselves.
- Links the implementation of this amendment to the passage of SB 0449.
Who is affected
- Public hospitals in Michigan
- Hospital trustees
- Patients seeking care at public hospitals
- County treasurers
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for hospital boards to align their compensation policies with the Hospital Financial Assistance Act.
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