Hospital liens are also often referred to as “health care provider liens” or “medical liens.” Hospitals or other health care providers are generally allowed to perfect this special lien against any lawsuit, claim, or recovery a patient has against a third-party tortfeasor responsible for causing an injury. Each state has different procedures and requirements for the establishment and enforcement of these liens. The following chart provides a summary of the hospital lien laws in all 50 states.
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