FL S1156

Creates Chapter 396, Florida Statutes, establishing a separate licensing framework for ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs), removing them from Chapter 395 which governs hospitals

Requires ASCs to implement internal risk management programs, hire risk managers, report adverse incidents within 15 calendar days, and conduct peer review of physicians delivering care at the facility

Mandates price transparency requirements including posting standard charges for at least 300 shoppable services on facility websites and providing good faith estimates to patients at least 3 business days before nonemergency services

Establishes minimum license fee of $1,500 for ASCs, inspection fees of at least $400 per facility for licensure inspections, and administrative fines up to $1,000 per day per violation

Prohibits ASCs from engaging in extraordinary collection actions (selling debt, credit reporting, lawsuits) before determining patient eligibility for financial assistance, providing itemized bills, and allowing 30-day notice period