Massachusetts S792 limits facility fees to $30 per patient visit for outpatient services.

Massachusetts S792 amends Chapter 111 of the General Laws to introduce a cap on facility fees charged by hospitals and health systems. The bill defines a facility fee as any charge for outpatient services provided in a hospital-based facility, excluding emergency departments. The cap is set at $30 per patient visit. The bill also mandates that health care providers inform patients of the facility fee amount at the time of scheduling.

Massachusetts S792 limits facility fees to $30 per patient visit for outpatient services.

Massachusetts S792 amends Chapter 111 of the General Laws to introduce a cap on facility fees charged by hospitals and health systems. The bill defines a facility fee as any charge for outpatient services provided in a hospital-based facility, excluding emergency departments. The cap is set at $30 per patient visit. The bill also mandates that health care providers inform patients of the facility fee amount at the time of scheduling.