Health; allow hospital authorities to acquire, develop, operate, or equip certain outpatient healthcare facilities

Summary

The legislation authorizes county and municipal hospital authorities to acquire, develop, operate, or equip freestanding outpatient facilities in the same rural county as an existing hospital. The authority must own at least 51% of the facility while a single group of physicians can own up to 49%, and the venture must be non‑profit and serve community health needs. It applies to rural counties with fewer than 50,000 residents (excluding military personnel).

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