An act relating to establishing a process for the elimination of certain hospital services

Summary

The bill requires any hospital that plans to cut or end a service to notify the Agency of Human Services, the Green Mountain Care Board, the Health Care Advocate, and local legislators at least 60 days in advance. Hospitals must post the notice online, publish it in a local newspaper, hold public hearings, and submit a summary of community feedback. The Agency reviews the proposal for consistency with statewide health plans and community needs, and the Care Board can adjust the hospital’s budget based on the decision.

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