AR HB1734

Amends the Patient Right-to-Know Act to require healthcare providers relocating their practice to provide written notice via certified mail to the chief executive or administrative officer of the entity.

Requires entities to respond within 21 calendar days by either providing patient names and addresses, sending notice to patients with new practice location information, or posting the information on their website for 12 months.

Entities must provide healthcare providers with a list of upcoming patient appointments and contact information within 2 business days of a relocation request.

Establishes that violations constitute unfair and deceptive acts under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act, entitling prevailing plaintiffs (patients or healthcare providers) to liquidated damages of $1,000 per day per violation capped at $500,000, or actual damages, plus reasonable attorney's fees and costs.

Applies amendments regarding injunctive relief retroactively to pending cases filed before the act's effective date.