AZ HB2561

Prohibits outpatient treatment centers owned by hospitals from charging facility fees effective November 1, 2024, except when the payor is Medicare and the fee is reimbursable.

Establishes civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation, with each facility fee charged considered a separate violation; collected penalties deposited into the health services licensing fund for inspections and enforcement.

Requires outpatient treatment centers with hospital ownership to report all facility fee data charged in the preceding two years to the department by December 1, 2024, broken down by payor type including Medicare, AHCCCS, commercial insurance, workers' compensation, and self-pay.

Defines "facility fee" as charges separate from professional fees that compensate the entity for operational expenses related to outpatient services.