Repeals provisions relating to certificates of need

This bill repeals and reenacts several sections of Missouri law related to healthcare facilities. It clarifies definitions for various types of healthcare facilities and services, including long-term care hospitals and continuing care retirement communities. The bill also outlines requirements for hospitals and healthcare facilities to display personnel identification badges and specifies conditions under which managed care organizations must offer enrollees the option to receive services in their long-term care facility. Additionally, it addresses reimbursement rates for nursing care services and capital expenditures for new facilities. The bill also details the process for obtaining a certificate of need for new institutional health services, including application procedures, review criteria, and penalties for non-compliance.

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