This bill aims to prohibit facility fees for nonemergency services provided at provider-based clinics in Minnesota. It defines a "facility fee" as any additional charge by a provider-based clinic beyond the professional fee for physicians' services, intended to cover various operational expenses. The bill specifically prohibits health care providers from charging facility fees for nonemergency services at these clinics, including telehealth services, and for outpatient evaluation and management services, regardless of the service location.

Additionally, the bill mandates that hospitals and health systems submit annual reports to the commissioner of health detailing facility fees charged, billed, and collected, along with specific information about each facility and the services provided. It establishes enforcement mechanisms for violations, including penalties and the ability for the commissioner to audit compliance. Furthermore, the bill repeals the existing Minnesota Statutes section 62J.824, which previously required disclosure of facility fees to patients prior to service delivery.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 62J.824
1st Engrossment: 62J.824
2nd Engrossment: 62J.824