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FL H1243
Bill
Status
Failed
4/28/2015
Primary Sponsor
Darryl Rouson
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AI Summary
- Amends Florida Statutes section 408.043 regarding certificate of need requirements for hospice providers
- Requires the Agency for Health Care Administration to presume there is a need for an additional hospice provider in any agency-designated hospice service area that has only one licensed hospice provider or one provider with a certificate of need
- Maintains existing requirements that hospice applications be evaluated based on community need and availability of services, with formulas designed to discourage monopolies and promote competition
- Requires freestanding inpatient hospice care facilities and current health care providers offering hospice services to obtain certificates of need
- Effective date: July 1, 2015
Legislative Description
Hospices
Last Action
Died in Health Innovation Subcommittee
4/28/2015
Committee Referrals
Health Innovation Subcommittee3/8/2015
Full Bill Text
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