A 4743
Prohibits hospital from billing patient for facility fee for services rendered to patient at outpatient facility affiliated with hospital.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to protect patients in New Jersey from being charged extra fees by hospitals for using outpatient facilities affiliated with the hospital. It specifically prohibits hospitals from billing patients a ‘facility fee’ – a fee intended to cover operational costs – when services are provided at these outpatient locations. The bill clarifies what constitutes a facility fee and ensures patients are not unfairly charged for using affiliated facilities.
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Gabriel Rodriguez
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