WELLS Act requires hospitals to develop discharge plans for pregnant individuals as a Medicare participation condition.
The WELLS Act amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to mandate that hospitals participating in Medicare create discharge plans for pregnant individuals. These plans must include a clinical justification for discharge, travel distance and time assessments, transportation verification, and identification of secondary facilities for labor and delivery services. The plans must be reviewed by qualified personnel and discussed with the pregnant individual or their representative before discharge.
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