Health - Unregulated Space in Hospital Operating Suites - Pilot Project
Hearing 3/17 at 3:00 p.m. (House)
Summary
The bill lets selected hospitals provide operating‑room space that is not subject to the usual rate regulations, while the Health Services Cost Review Commission sets standards, monitors charity care, pricing, and costs, and reports annually. Nearby ambulatory surgical centers and freestanding surgical centers must supply data for the report. The aim is to test whether this unregulated space can improve efficiency and lower costs for patients and payers.
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- Health — Bill HearingHealth · Mar 17, 2026
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- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 3/17 at 3:00 p.m.
- Rereferred to Health
- Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
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