Which of the following practices is exempt from having direct pay pricing available?

The practice that is exempt from having direct pay pricing available is one with less than three licensed health care providers. This exemption typically exists to reduce the administrative burden on smaller practices and to provide flexibility in how they operate, particularly regarding pricing transparency and the requirement to establish set prices for direct pay patients. Smaller practices often have unique financial structures and may not have the same resources as larger organizations to manage and publish structured pricing, making this exemption relevant to their operational viability.

In contrast, practices that only accept cash payments are still expected to have some form of pricing structure available for patients, as transparent pricing is a key element of direct pay models. Practices focusing solely on telehealth services are usually required to adhere to similar pricing guidelines to ensure accessibility for patients. Lastly, practices with multiple locations across the state are often larger entities that can manage direct pay pricing, hence they are typically not exempt, as they would have the resources to provide clear pricing across their various locations.