Repeals the certificate of need process statutes which are used by the department of health to determine the need for new health care equipment and new institutional health services.
Determination Of Need For New Healthcare Equipment And New Institutional Health Services -- Licensing Of Healthcare Facilities -- The Hospital Conversions Act
Certificate Of Need Process
Provides that the performance of cosmetic medical services is the practice of medicine and surgery.
Provides that the performance of cosmetic medical services is the practice of medicine and surgery.
Requires the department of children, youth and families (DCYF) to conduct periodic comprehensive needs assessments to determine whether the department’s programs and services meet the needs of children and families.
Requires the department of children, youth and families (DCYF) to conduct periodic comprehensive needs assessments to determine whether the department's programs and services meet the needs of children and families.
Establishes the right of a medical practitioner, healthcare institution, or healthcare payer not to participate in or pay for any medical procedure or service this violates their conscience.
Includes immediate family members and related parties to be included in the definitions applicable to the chapter and require that information for nursing facility applicants for initial licensure or change of ownership.
Includes immediate family members and related parties to be included in the definitions applicable to the chapter and require that information for nursing facility applicants for initial licensure or change of ownership.