LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 5, 2009 TO: Honorable Veronica Gonzales, Chair, House Committee on Border & Intergovernmental Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB4670 by Guillen (Relating to the ability of certain hospitals to employ physicians.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code to authorize certain hospitals to employ physicians and other health care providers as necessary. Local Government Impact It is assumed that a hospital owned or operated by a government entity would employ physicians and other health care providers if sufficient resources exist. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, CL, DB LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 5, 2009 TO: Honorable Veronica Gonzales, Chair, House Committee on Border & Intergovernmental Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB4670 by Guillen (Relating to the ability of certain hospitals to employ physicians.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Veronica Gonzales, Chair, House Committee on Border & Intergovernmental Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB4670 by Guillen (Relating to the ability of certain hospitals to employ physicians.), As Introduced Honorable Veronica Gonzales, Chair, House Committee on Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Honorable Veronica Gonzales, Chair, House Committee on Border & Intergovernmental Affairs John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB4670 by Guillen (Relating to the ability of certain hospitals to employ physicians.), As Introduced HB4670 by Guillen (Relating to the ability of certain hospitals to employ physicians.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code to authorize certain hospitals to employ physicians and other health care providers as necessary. Local Government Impact It is assumed that a hospital owned or operated by a government entity would employ physicians and other health care providers if sufficient resources exist. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, CL, DB JOB, CL, DB