Minnesota HF3090 clarifies hospital closure provisions, requiring advanced notice and public hearings for certain actions.

Minnesota HF3090 amends the state's health statutes to clarify hospital closure provisions. It mandates that controlling persons of a hospital or campus notify the commissioner of health, the public, and others at least 182 days before ceasing operations, curtailing operations, relocating health services, or ceasing to offer certain services. Exceptions can be made if the advanced notice is not feasible, subject to commissioner approval. The bill also requires a public hearing within 30 days of notice, ensuring video conferencing for public participation.

Minnesota HF3090 clarifies hospital closure provisions, requiring advanced notice and public hearings for certain actions.

Minnesota HF3090 amends the state's health statutes to clarify hospital closure provisions. It mandates that controlling persons of a hospital or campus notify the commissioner of health, the public, and others at least 182 days before ceasing operations, curtailing operations, relocating health services, or ceasing to offer certain services. Exceptions can be made if the advanced notice is not feasible, subject to commissioner approval. The bill also requires a public hearing within 30 days of notice, ensuring video conferencing for public participation.