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Pennsylvania · HB 79 · 2025Partial Progress

Hospital Financial Assistance Notification

Requires hospitals to proactively notify patients about financial-assistance programs and simplifies the application process to help prevent medical debt.

Status
Passed House, pending Senate
Status date
2025-05-13
State
Pennsylvania
Session year
2025

Topics

Medical Debt & BillingConsumer Protection

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