SPONSOR: Sen. Mantzavinos & Rep. K. Williams DELAWARE STATE SENATE 152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE BILL NO. 199 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LARGE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.
SPONSOR: Sen. Mantzavinos & Rep. K. Williams
SPONSOR: Sen. Mantzavinos & Rep. K. Williams
SPONSOR:
Sen. Mantzavinos & Rep. K. Williams
DELAWARE STATE SENATE
152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SENATE BILL NO. 199
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LARGE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE: Section 1. Amend Chapter 25J, Title 6 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows: 2502J. Definitions [Effective Mar. 11, 2024]. For purposes of this chapter: (8) Large health-care facility means any of the following entities: a. A hospital licensed under Chapter 10 of Title 16, whether a nonprofit subject to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3), a not-for-profit entity, or a for-profit entity. b. An outpatient clinic or facility affiliated with a hospital or operating under the license of a hospital or of which a majority of its ownership is by a hospital as defined in Chapter 10 of Title 16. c. A licensed freestanding emergency department as defined in 122 of Title 16. (14) Time of service means before a patient leaves or is discharged from a large health-care facility, or within 10 days of discharge if the patient receives emergency care from a large health-care facility or from a provider employed by a large health-care facility .
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE:
Section 1. Amend Chapter 25J, Title 6 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
2502J. Definitions [Effective Mar. 11, 2024].
For purposes of this chapter:
(8) Large health-care facility means any of the following entities:
a. A hospital licensed under Chapter 10 of Title 16, whether a nonprofit subject to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3), a not-for-profit entity, or a for-profit entity.
b. An outpatient clinic or facility affiliated with a hospital or operating under the license of a hospital or of which a majority of its ownership is by a hospital as defined in Chapter 10 of Title 16.
c. A licensed freestanding emergency department as defined in 122 of Title 16.
(14) Time of service means before a patient leaves or is discharged from a large health-care facility, or within 10 days of discharge if the patient receives emergency care from a large health-care facility or from a provider employed by a large health-care facility .
SYNOPSIS This Act further clarifies the application of the provisions of this chapter. Author: Senator Mantzavinos
SYNOPSIS
This Act further clarifies the application of the provisions of this chapter.
Author: Senator Mantzavinos