The bill, SB 153, would have increased Texas Department of State Health Services fines from $1,000 to $25,000 per violation per day. Surgery centers, hospitals and end stage renal disease facilities would have been assessed the same fines. TASCS testified in opposition of the bill in may, arguing that the bill increased fines to ASCs and ESRDs disproportionately given the lower revenue stream these facilities have when compared with hospitals.
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