FL H0711

Hospitals, hospital systems, and provider organizations must notify the Florida Attorney General's Office of mergers, acquisitions, or contracting affiliations generating combined revenue of $50 million or more at least 90 days before the transaction's effective date

Entities required to file under the federal Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act must simultaneously submit notice to the Attorney General's Office

Written notices must include party names and addresses, description of the proposed relationship, health care services provided at each location, and primary service areas

The Attorney General's Office may request additional information, issue civil investigative demands, and must submit biennial reports to the Legislature beginning January 1, 2021

Non-compliance carries a civil penalty of up to $500,000, and the bill appropriates $1,221,249 in recurring funds plus $47,472 in nonrecurring funds with 12 full-time positions for implementation in fiscal year 2020-2021