A change in legislation impacting healthcare professionals and hospitals throughout New York State (NYS) is set to take effect from June 21st, 2023. Rooted in the New York State Public Health Law (PHL) Section 2830, this new modification requires all healthcare professionals and hospitals to provide patients with writte notice regarding facility fees, ahead of charging the individual.
This legislation comes as part of a wider effort to promote transparency within the healthcare system, aiming to keep patients better informed about potential costs associated with their treatment. As a result, practitioners within the field are being urged to pay close attention to this impending requirement, to ensure they maintain compliance.
For more specific details on the new regulations and the necessary steps for compliance, click here (from Epstein Becker & Green on JD Supra).
The new regulation is set to have significant implications for healthcare providers in New York, potentially causing widespread changes. As such, legal professionals working within the healthcare field, in related corporations and law firms, should pay careful attention to the amended regulations to ensure compliance. It further reinforces the growing need for transparency in billing practices within the healthcare sector.