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MS SB2878
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Mississippi Code Section 41-13-35 to allow community hospital boards of trustees to acquire hospitals and other health care facilities outside their service area if the board determines the acquisition is in the best interests of residents of the area being acquired.
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Establishes state policy promoting operational and economic viability of community hospitals and community hospital systems to increase access to healthcare services for rural residents.
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Declares that acquisitions by community hospitals approved by owners and boards of trustees are pursuant to clearly articulated state policy and are exempt from state and federal antitrust laws.
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Effective July 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
Community hospitals acquire other hospitals and health care facilities outside service area; authorize.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018