HB1810

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 HB1810 prohibits the Department of Health and Senior Services from denying trauma center status to a hospital based on its distance from.

Missouri HB1810 specifies that the Department of Health and Senior Services cannot deny trauma center status to a hospital solely based on its distance from another trauma center. The bill outlines criteria for trauma, STEMI, and stroke center designations, including education requirements for healthcare professionals, data submission methods, and site review processes. It also mandates that hospitals comply with national guidelines and prohibits them from claiming to be a STEMI or stroke center without proper designation.

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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)