Amends TCA Title 4; Title 33; Title 68; Title 71 and Chapter 985 of the Public Acts of 2024.
Tennessee SB1369 amends existing law to eliminate the requirement for a certificate of need to establish acute care hospitals, defined as hospitals primarily serving patients with an average length of stay of 25 days or less, effective July 1, 2028. This change affects prospective operators of acute care hospitals in Tennessee, facilitating the establishment of such facilities without the prior regulatory approval typically required. Key provisions include the specific definition of acute care hospitals and the timeline for the implementation of this exemption.
Tennessee SB1369 amends existing law to eliminate the requirement for a certificate of need to establish acute care hospitals, defined as hospitals primarily serving patients with an average length of stay of 25 days or less, effective July 1, 2028. This change affects prospective operators of acute care hospitals in Tennessee, facilitating the establishment of such facilities without the prior regulatory approval typically required. Key provisions include the specific definition of acute care hospitals and the timeline for the implementation of this exemption.
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