Missouri § 197.1045 - Collection action by hospital prohibited when materially out of compliance with hospital price transparency laws.
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§ 197.1045. Collection action by hospital prohibited when materially out of compliance with hospital price transparency laws.
On and after August 28, 2026, a hospital shall not initiate or pursue a collection action against a patient or patient guarantor for a debt owed for items and services furnished on dates of service that occur during a period of time the hospital was materially out of compliance with hospital price transparency laws as evidenced by either:
(1) An assessment of a civil monetary penalty by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for noncompliance with price transparency requirements under 45 CFR 180.90; or
(2) An official notification by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that the hospital has failed to remedy material deficiencies through warning letters or corrective action plans.
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(L. 2026 H.B. 2372)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 197.1045 ("Collection action by hospital prohibited when materially out of compliance with hospital price transparency laws.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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