New York S03188 prohibits physicians from charging fees for missed appointments if patients arrive on time but are not seen.

New York S03188 amends the public health law to bar physicians from charging fees for missed appointments if patients arrive on time but are not seen. The bill also mandates that any policy regarding missed appointment fees must be prominently posted in the patient waiting room and included in bills mailed to patients. A physician found in violation of this provision must refund the collected fee and may face a fine. The act takes effect 60 days after becoming law and applies to appointments scheduled after its effective date.

New York S03188 prohibits physicians from charging fees for missed appointments if patients arrive on time but are not seen.

New York S03188 amends the public health law to bar physicians from charging fees for missed appointments if patients arrive on time but are not seen. The bill also mandates that any policy regarding missed appointment fees must be prominently posted in the patient waiting room and included in bills mailed to patients. A physician found in violation of this provision must refund the collected fee and may face a fine. The act takes effect 60 days after becoming law and applies to appointments scheduled after its effective date.