HR 5681
Protecting Communities from Hospital Closures Act of 2020
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The Protecting Communities from Hospital Closures Act of 2020 requires hospitals to get approval from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) before closing any units or departments, particularly those critical to community health like emergency rooms or labor and delivery. Hospitals must submit a detailed closure plan outlining how they’ll maintain patient care and address community needs, and HHS can approve, reject, or modify the plan. The act also establishes a process for ongoing communication and oversight of the closure process.
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