provided in certain settings. A. Except as provided in Subsection D of this section, beginning January 1, 2027, a hospital or health system shall not charge, bill or collect a facility fee directly from a patient for: (1) preventive health care services provided in an outpatient setting, including services accessed from the patient's vehicle; (2) vaccination services provided in an outpatient setting, including services accessed from the patient's vehicle; or (3) telehealth services. B. Nothing in this section prohibits a hospital or health system from charging a facility fee for: (1) health care services provided in an inpatient setting; (2) health care services provided at a hospital emergency department; or (3) health care services provided at a freestanding emergency department. C. Nothing in this section prohibits a hospital or health system from charging, billing or collecting a facility fee from a patient's insurer pursuant to an agreement between the hospital or health system and the insurer or as required by law. D. The provisions of Subsection A of this section shall not apply to a hospital or a hospital's clinic located in a rural area. E. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsections B, C and D of this section, a hospital or health system shall not charge, bill or collect a facility fee directly from a patient who does not have health insurance coverage and is provided the benefits of a health care service for which a facility fee would otherwise be charged. History: Laws 2026, ch. 43, § 3.
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