FL H0349

Amends Florida Statute 395.1055 to revise licensure requirements for Level I adult cardiovascular programs (percutaneous cardiac intervention without onsite cardiac surgery) and Level II programs (with onsite cardiac surgery)

Removes previous volume requirements for Level I licensure (300 diagnostic cardiac catheterizations or 300 ischemic heart disease patients) and replaces them with a requirement for a written transfer agreement with a Level II hospital ensuring patient transfer within 60 minutes

Hospitals located more than 100 road miles from the closest Level II program are exempt from the 60-minute transfer requirement but must have transfer protocols accounting for clinical conditions, weather, and ambulance viability

Expands compliance standards to include guidelines from the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions and the Heart Rhythm Society (for electrophysiology services), in addition to existing American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association guidelines

Requires the Agency for Health Care Administration to update rules as new industry standards and guidelines are published; effective date October 1, 2026