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HB 1725 – Shielding patients from medical debt
January 16, 2025
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HB 1725 builds on 2024’s success by furthering protections that ensure: Patients won’t be charged interest or late fees on medical debt Access to affordable payment plans with payments capped
HB 1732 – Appropriate Notification for Patients Receiving Life-Changing Test Results
January 11, 2025
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HB 1732 ensures patients receive serious and sensitive medical test results, such as cancer diagnoses or genetic findings, directly from their physician. By implementing a 72-hour delay for these results, it allows physicians time to review, interpret, and provide appropriate context and support, reducing unnecessary patient anxiety and confusion.