Bill H.586, introduced by Representative Berbeco of Winooski, aims to limit the use of facility fees charged for specific services provided by hospital outpatient departments. The legislation seeks to address concerns regarding the financial burden these fees impose on patients seeking outpatient care.

The bill proposes to amend current law to restrict the application of facility fees, thereby potentially reducing overall healthcare costs for patients accessing outpatient services at hospitals. The specific legal language detailing the limitations on facility fees is not provided in the summary, but the intent is clear: to enhance affordability and accessibility of healthcare services in Vermont.