Sec. 311.039. EXEMPTION. A hospital may, but is not required to, provide the data required by Section 311.033 if the hospital:
(1) is exempt from state franchise, sales, ad valorem, or other state or local taxes; and
(2) does not seek or receive reimbursement for providing health care services to patients from any source, including:
(A) the patient or any person legally obligated to support the patient;
(B) a third party payor; or
(C) Medicaid, Medicare, or any other federal, state, or local program for indigent health care.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 261, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Powers and Duties of Hospitals
Chapter 311 - Powers and Duties of Hospitals
Subchapter C. Hospital Data Reporting and Collection System
Section 311.032. Department Administration of Hospital Reporting and Collection System
Section 311.033. Financial and Utilization Data Required
Section 311.0335. Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Data
Section 311.036. Data Verification