Texas HB216 mandates health care providers to issue itemized bills electronically through a patient portal, with a mailed copy if the patient lacks a.

Texas HB216 amends the Health and Safety Code to require health care providers to issue itemized bills electronically via a patient portal. If the patient does not have a portal profile, the provider must mail a copy of the bill. The Act specifies that disciplinary actions for violations apply as if they were breaches of licensing laws. The changes take effect on September 1, 2025, and apply to bills issued after this date.

Texas HB216 mandates health care providers to issue itemized bills electronically through a patient portal, with a mailed copy if the patient lacks a.

Texas HB216 amends the Health and Safety Code to require health care providers to issue itemized bills electronically via a patient portal. If the patient does not have a portal profile, the provider must mail a copy of the bill. The Act specifies that disciplinary actions for violations apply as if they were breaches of licensing laws. The changes take effect on September 1, 2025, and apply to bills issued after this date.