Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2576 by Truitt (Relating to a disclosure statement on the out-of-pocket costs incurred for health care services and supplies provided to consumers receiving outpatient care at a hospital outpatient clinic.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code to require a hospital outpatient clinic that provides health care service or supply to provide a written disclosure statement to a consumer that states out-of-pocket costs may be greater than costs for similar service or supply at a physician’s office.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.