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Chapter 70.170 RCW

HEALTH DATA AND CHARITY CARE

Complete chapter HTMLPDF

RCW dispositions

Sections

HTMLPDF 70.170.010Intent.
HTMLPDF 70.170.020Definitions.
HTMLPDF 70.170.050Requested studiesCosts.
HTMLPDF 70.170.060Charity careProhibited and required hospital practices and policiesRulesNotice of charity care availabilityDepartment to monitor and report.
HTMLPDF 70.170.070Penalties.
HTMLPDF 70.170.080AssessmentsCosts.
HTMLPDF 70.170.090Confidentiality.
HTMLPDF 70.170.150Enrollment studyReport to legislature.

Notes:

Hospital financial and patient discharge data: RCW 43.70.052.