SB 1051
hospitals; patient immigration status; reporting
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 1051 requires hospitals in Arizona to collect information about a patient’s immigration status during admission or registration. Hospitals must include a question on their forms asking patients if they are a U.S. citizen, lawfully present, or not lawfully present, with a clear statement that this information won’t affect their care. Hospitals must then report quarterly data on these responses to the Department of Health Services, which will compile an annual report detailing hospital admissions and emergency visits, along with information on uncompensated care costs and hospital funding needs.
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