Health measures prominent among new Florida laws
Posted by Examiner Florida Headlines in Florida News on 01 1st, 2009
A handful of new laws are going into effect across the state, including one that gives hospital patients improved consumer protection. That law requires hospitals and health care facilities to give patients a good-faith estimate of anticipated charges for planned procedures if requested. They must also post notices in reception areas advising patients how they can get information on charity and discount policies.
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