HB 5096
Relating to removing services from requiring a certificate of need
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Bill overview
This bill aims to remove certain health services from requiring a certificate of need from the West Virginia Health Care Authority. Specifically, it exempts personal care services and intellectual developmental disabilities services from needing approval before being offered. The bill also expands the list of services exempt from certificate of need requirements, including telehealth, certain private office practices, and specific acquisitions by hospitals. Finally, it includes provisions related to transferring certificates of need from financially distressed hospitals.
Key provisions
- Exempts personal care services from requiring a certificate of need.
- Exempts intellectual developmental disabilities services from requiring a certificate of need.
- Expands the list of services exempt from certificate of need requirements.
- Allows financially distressed hospitals to transfer their certificate of need.
- Permits telehealth services without a certificate of need.
- Allows private office practices to offer laboratory and diagnostic imaging services without a certificate of need.
- Provides an exemption for hospitals acquiring physician practice groups owning ambulatory surgical centers.
- Allows hospitals to construct and operate birthing centers without a certificate of need.
Who is affected
- Healthcare providers
- Hospitals
- Individuals receiving personal care services
- Individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities
- West Virginia Health Care Authority
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