Committee advances amended site‑of‑service, surprise‑billing changes focused on larger hospital systems
The committee approved an amended House Bill 1003 — a health sector bill that clarifies prior site‑of‑service language, limits some surprise‑billing practices and adds patient transparency measures. The amendment was taken by consent and the bill passed committee 10–3 after debate over scope and enforcement.
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The Senate Appropriations Committee considered and advanced an amended House Bill 1003, a measure aimed at implementing and clarifying previously passed site‑of‑service and surprise‑billing provisions. Sponsors said the amendment plugs implementation gaps left from earlier legislation and clarifies rules so the Department of Health and the Department of Insurance can enforce patient‑protection provisions.
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