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Bill would require hospitals to employ patient advocates daily by 2027; hospitals urge amendments
Summary
SB 5,823 would require licensed hospitals to employ patient advocates available every day across a 24‑hour period by Jan. 1, 2027, unless exempt; hospitals and patient groups support the concept but raised operational and independence concerns and suggested narrower, clarified language.
Senate Bill 5,823, sponsored by Sen. Adrian Cortez, would require licensed hospitals to employ a patient advocate who is physically present every day during a 24‑hour period to help patients navigate billing, financial assistance and medical records by Jan. 1, 2027, unless the facility meets exemption criteria. Committee staff told senators the…
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