Hospitals
A measure (SB 350) by Sen. George Runner (R-Lancaster) was amended to permit hospitals to charge interest on extended payment plans in cases where patients make payments as scheduled within a 90-day period (Bill text, 6/4). The legislation is before the Senate (Bill status, 6/5).
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