An Act providing transparency for patients receiving care at hospital-based facilities

This bill requires hospitals in Massachusetts to clearly inform patients before non-emergency care that hospital-based facilities charge separate fees for operational costs in addition to standard medical fees. It mandates that these facilities disclose the potential for higher financial liability compared to seeing a provider outside the hospital and provide written details on how patients can manage these costs through insurance or the hospital. Additionally, the law requires hospitals to clearly label their satellite locations or remote departments as hospital-based facilities in signage, marketing, and on their websites to ensure patients understand the nature of the care setting.