Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Insurance
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB4183 by Smithee (Relating to billing practices for certain health care facilities and providers.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Chapter 324, Health and Safety Code, relating to requests from third-party payors to health care facilities and providers for itemized statements and other information. The bill would also add sections to the chapter related to payments to preferred providers. The bill would take effect September 1, 2009. The Department of State Health Services indicates that costs to implement the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.