AN ACT CONCERNING HOSPITAL PATIENT TRANSPORTATION WAIT TIMES.
HB 6554 requires hospitals to disclose potential wait times for transporting patients to another facility or home. If wait times exceed two hours beyond the disclosed time or would result in arrival after 9 p.m., hospitals must provide alternative transportation. Hospitals must also waive any fees for delays caused by these transportation issues. This bill directly affects hospitals and patients during hospital discharge or transfer processes.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 24, 2025
Last action Jan 24, 2025
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