HB1805

Specifies that the department of health and senior services shall not deny trauma center status to a hospital based on its distance from another trauma center

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB1805 prohibits the Department of Health and Senior Services from denying trauma center status to a hospital based on its distance from.

Missouri HB1805 specifies that the Department of Health and Senior Services cannot deny trauma center status to a hospital based solely on its distance from another trauma center. The bill outlines criteria for trauma, STEMI, and stroke center designations, including education requirements, data submission, and site reviews. It also addresses the handling of complaints and the establishment of fees to offset survey costs. The legislation emphasizes the use of peer-reviewed and evidence-based clinical research and guidelines in developing designation criteria.

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Emerging Issues Committee
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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)