New York A03374 prohibits physicians from charging fees for missed appointments if patients arrive on time but are not seen.

New York A03374 amends the public health law to prevent physicians from charging fees for missed appointments if patients arrive on time but are not seen. The bill requires physicians to prominently post a written policy about missed appointments in the patient waiting room and include it in bills mailed to patients. If a patient waits more than 45 minutes after their appointment time and is not seen, they must be notified. The bill also bars cancellation fees if a patient cancels at least 24 hours in advance.

New York A03374 prohibits physicians from charging fees for missed appointments if patients arrive on time but are not seen.

New York A03374 amends the public health law to prevent physicians from charging fees for missed appointments if patients arrive on time but are not seen. The bill requires physicians to prominently post a written policy about missed appointments in the patient waiting room and include it in bills mailed to patients. If a patient waits more than 45 minutes after their appointment time and is not seen, they must be notified. The bill also bars cancellation fees if a patient cancels at least 24 hours in advance.