Strengthening health care market standards.

Summary

The law adds new definitions for health‑care terms and obligates hospitals, hospital systems and provider organizations to give the attorney general at least 60 days’ written notice before any merger, acquisition, contracting affiliation or other major change. The notice rule also applies when a Washington entity works with an out‑of‑state entity that earns $10 million or more from Washington patients. The aim is to give regulators time to review changes that could affect competition and access to care.

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