SB 623
Modifies provisions of the law relating to ambulatory surgical centers
Sponsor:
LR Number:
3551S.01I
Last Action:
1/9/2006 - Second Read and Referred S Aging, Families, Mental & Public Health Committee
Journal Page:
S58
Title:
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2006

Current Bill Summary

SB 623 - Currently, licensure requirements for an ambulatory surgical center require that a physician from the center must have surgical privileges with a licensed hospital in the community in which the center is located, or the center must have a current working agreement with such a hospital. The act provides that a hospital is considered in the community if it is within fifty miles of the ambulatory surgical center.

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