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MO SR2216

Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Mike Cunningham

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Senate Interim Committee on Long-Term Care Facilities composed of six senators (four majority party, two minority party) appointed by the President Pro Tempore

  • Directs the committee to study certificate of need laws, the Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee's role, and current occupancy rates of long-term care beds in hospitals, nursing facilities, and veterans homes

  • Requires examination of methods to improve care quality and reduce costs, including public-private partnerships

  • Committee must submit final report with legislative recommendations to the Missouri Senate by December 31, 2016, at which point it dissolves

  • Committee may solicit input from the Departments of Health and Senior Services, Social Services, Mental Health, the Missouri Veterans Commission, and long-term care industry leaders

Legislative Description

Establishes the Senate Interim Committee on Long-Term Care Facilities

Last Action

Resolutions Calendar - Reported from Committee--SR 2216-Cunningham, with SCS

5/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics5/10/2016

Full Bill Text

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