HB 3487
Providing that small format, micro hospitals are exempt from certificate of need review
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to exempt small format, or ‘micro,’ hospitals from the state’s certificate of need (CON) review process. It outlines a series of specific circumstances and equipment purchases that would qualify for this exemption, including the acquisition of certain medical imaging equipment and the construction of micro-hospitals with limited bed capacity. The bill aims to potentially increase healthcare access in underserved areas by reducing regulatory hurdles for smaller healthcare facilities.
Key provisions
- Small format, micro hospitals are exempt from certificate of need review.
- Exemption applies to the acquisition of CT scanners (up to $750,000) and MRI scanners (up to $750,000).
- Exemption applies to the construction of micro-hospitals with one or more existing licensed hospitals in West Virginia, limited to 25 or fewer inpatient beds.
- Exemption applies to the renovation of hospitals and skilled nursing facilities exceeding a certain cost threshold.
- Exemption applies to the donation of major medical equipment.
- Exemption applies to the establishment of certain specialized facilities, such as Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome care centers and kidney disease treatment centers.
- Exemption applies to the transfer of intermediate care or skilled nursing beds between facilities.
- Exemption applies to the construction of community-based nonprofit organizations providing primary care services.
Who is affected
- Small hospitals
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Primary sponsor
W. Clark
Cosponsor
Kump
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