Requires hospitals to maintain minimum services when relocating from underserved community.
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Overview
This bill requires hospitals relocating from underserved communities in New Jersey to maintain a minimum level of services at their original location. Hospitals seeking to move from these areas must obtain approval from the Department of Health and are then obligated to continue offering essential professional departments, inpatient beds, and other services previously provided. The bill defines ‘underserved community’ based on population, healthcare designations, and an Index of Medical Underservice Score. It will apply retroactively to relocations approved within the last 12 months, provided they meet the bill’s requirements.
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