SB 889
Hospitals; requiring hospitals to make public certain file and list; authorizing compliance monitoring and enforcement; prohibiting certain collection actions. Effective date.
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Bill overview
This bill requires Oklahoma hospitals to make publicly available certain records, including a list of patients who have unpaid medical bills. It also establishes a process for monitoring hospital compliance with these requirements and allows for enforcement actions if hospitals fail to meet the standards. Furthermore, the bill prohibits hospitals from taking specific collection actions, such as wage garnishment, against patients with significant medical debt. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
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