California AB225 prohibits facility fees for certain outpatient services and telehealth services.

California AB225 aims to prevent health care providers, hospitals, and health systems from charging facility fees for outpatient services provided at locations off a hospital campus and for telehealth services. A facility fee is defined as a charge intended to cover operational expenses, separate from professional fees. The bill mandates that providers inform patients about potential facility fees at the time of scheduling and check-in, and requires separate itemization of facility fees on patient bills.

California AB225 prohibits facility fees for certain outpatient services and telehealth services.

California AB225 aims to prevent health care providers, hospitals, and health systems from charging facility fees for outpatient services provided at locations off a hospital campus and for telehealth services. A facility fee is defined as a charge intended to cover operational expenses, separate from professional fees. The bill mandates that providers inform patients about potential facility fees at the time of scheduling and check-in, and requires separate itemization of facility fees on patient bills.