Establishes minimum standards for urgent care facilities in Maine, excluding hospitals and private offices.
This bill defines "urgent care facility" as a health care facility providing walk-in medical evaluation and care for non-life-threatening conditions, excluding hospitals and private offices. It mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to set licensing standards for urgent care facilities by July 1, 2026, including fees, staffing, care quality, advertising, inspections, and accreditation.
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