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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 studies—Costs.
HTMLPDF 70.170.060Charity care—Prohibited and required hospital practices and policies—Rules—Notice of charity care availability—Department to monitor and report.
HTMLPDF 70.170.070Penalties.
HTMLPDF 70.170.080Assessments—Costs.
HTMLPDF 70.170.090Confidentiality.
HTMLPDF 70.170.150Enrollment study—Report to legislature.

Notes:

Hospital financial and patient discharge data: RCW 43.70.052.