An Act Strengthening the Protection of Patients Against Hospital Detention on Grounds of Nonpayment of Hospital Bills or Medical Expenses and Providing Stiffer Penalties for Violations Thereof, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act 9439 Entitled
The bill would make it illegal for any hospital or clinic to keep patients, their families, or newborns in custody because they cannot pay their bills, and it sets new rules for letting patients leave after signing a secured promise to pay. It also adds penalties for staff who break the rule, creates a government grievance system, and requires agencies to issue detailed implementation rules within six months.
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SBN-1511 · Sources: BatasWatch
Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.