Enacts provisions relating to payment for health care services

HB 502 requires hospitals to assign a separate unique health care provider ID (NPI) for off-campus outpatient departments - locations more than 250 yards from the main hospital campus that provide integrated services - when billing for claims. This affects hospitals operating such departments and health insurance carriers processing claims, mandating that these locations be billed as distinct entities rather than using the main hospital's NPI. The rule applies to claims submitted after December 31, 2025, and facilities must obtain this separate ID as part of their state licensing process. Failure to comply could lead to penalties, including fines or license issues, and prevents facilities from billing enrollees directly for unreported services.