Alabama SB82 removes the certificate of need requirement for new or expanded health care facilities and services in rural areas.

Alabama SB82 eliminates the certificate of need requirement for new or expanded health care facilities and services in rural areas. It also mandates that rural health care providers submit reports to the State Health Planning and Development Agency, including results, pharmacy data, pharmacological interactions, contraindications, surgical reports, surgical streaming video, pathology reports, unique patient identification, voice activated transcription, wireless applications, automated billing with electronic transmission capability, and electronic procurement systems.

Alabama SB82 removes the certificate of need requirement for new or expanded health care facilities and services in rural areas.

Alabama SB82 eliminates the certificate of need requirement for new or expanded health care facilities and services in rural areas. It also mandates that rural health care providers submit reports to the State Health Planning and Development Agency, including results, pharmacy data, pharmacological interactions, contraindications, surgical reports, surgical streaming video, pathology reports, unique patient identification, voice activated transcription, wireless applications, automated billing with electronic transmission capability, and electronic procurement systems.