HB 4917
Relating to the termination of the authority’s certificate of need program
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- Passed House of Delegates
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- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to terminate the West Virginia Health Care Authority’s certificate of need program, along with related processes like cooperative agreement reviews. It aims to simplify healthcare development by removing the requirement for certificate of need approvals for certain services and facilities. The bill also outlines a transfer of authority assets and employees to the Department of Health and establishes exemptions for specific healthcare projects. Ultimately, the goal is to streamline healthcare development and potentially reduce costs.
Key provisions
- Terminates the certificate of need program authorized by Article 2D of the West Virginia Code.
- Terminates the cooperative agreement review process.
- Transfers the authority’s remaining powers, assets, records, and employees to the Secretary of the Department of Health.
- Establishes exemptions for certain healthcare projects.
- Requires the secretary to propose a repeal of relevant rules by January 1, 2027.
- Defines key terms related to healthcare facilities and services.
- Specifies a process for reviewing cooperative agreements, including requirements for public notice and consideration of potential impacts.
- Mandates the transfer of remaining funds to the general revenue fund.
Who is affected
- Healthcare providers
- Healthcare facilities
- Patients
- The West Virginia Health Care Authority
- The Department of Health
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