HB0819 removes the certificate of need requirement for establishing or operating an acute care hospital in Tennessee.
HB0819 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to exempt acute care hospitals from the certificate of need requirement. An acute care hospital is defined as a facility with a primary focus on patients with an average length of stay of 25 days or less. The changes take effect at various dates from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2028, depending on the section.
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