SB 552 Illinois Senate · 93rd Regular Session

TRUTH IN HOSPITAL BILLING

Summary

Creates the Truth in Hospital Billing and Finances Act. Provides that hospitals and related organizations shall file with the Department of Public Health an annual public disclosure report prepared by the covered facility's auditor or independent accountant within 120 days after the end of its fiscal year. Requires hospitals and related organizations to also file specified statements, reports, and schedules. Provides that hospitals shall include on their admission forms a conspicuous notice that the patient may receive a copy of all individual hospital charges related to the patient. Requires the Department of Public Health to prepare an annual report to the General Assembly listing hospitals that have failed to comply with the reporting requirements. Provides for patient confidentiality and public availability of required filings. Contains a whistleblower provision. Provides a civil penalty for failure to submit the materials required by the Act.

Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Feb 2003

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Introduced Feb 18, 2003 Last action Jan 11, 2005

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Jan 11, 2005

Senate · Failed

Session Sine Die

Jul 1, 2003

Senate · Referred to committee

Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules

Mar 13, 2003

Senate · Reported by committee

Do Pass as Amended Health & Human Services; 007-004-000

Mar 5, 2003

Senate · Amendment adopted

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

Mar 4, 2003

Senate · Reported by committee

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health & Human Services

Feb 28, 2003

Senate · Referred to committee

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules

Feb 28, 2003

Senate · Amendment offered

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Barack Obama

Feb 19, 2003

Senate · Referred to committee

Assigned to Health & Human Services

Feb 18, 2003

Senate · Referred to committee

Referred to Rules

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