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MO SR2216
Resolution
Status
5/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Mike Cunningham
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Requires examination of methods to improve care quality and reduce costs, including public-private partnerships
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Committee must submit final report with legislative recommendations to the Missouri Senate by December 31, 2016, at which point it dissolves
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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