North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 901 — Amend Certificate of Need Laws.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

39 added · 38 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of House Bill 901 clarifies that an ambulatory surgical facility must not only have agreements with nearby hospitals but also ensures that patients can be quickly transferred to a hospital with emergency services. This change emphasizes patient safety by requiring facilities to be better prepared for potential medical complications, which is important for ensuring high-quality care. Overall, this amendment aims to improve the coordination between surgical facilities and hospitals, fostering a safer environment for patients.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 901 Short Title:
901 Apr 25, 2017 SESSION 2017 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40534-MGf-127A (04/06) Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT EXEMPTING AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES AND CERTAIN ACTIVITIES BY SMALLER COMMUNITY HOSPITALS FROM CERTIFICATE OF NEED REVIEW.
Health, if favorable, Judiciary I, if favorable, Appropriations April 26, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT EXEMPTING AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES AND CERTAIN ACTIVITIES BY SMALLER COMMUNITY HOSPITALS FROM CERTIFICATE OF NEED REVIEW.
If the physician or group of physicians and the nearest acute care or critical access hospital are unable to reach agreement on a joint venture for the construction, development, or *DRH40534-MGf-127A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 establishment of an ambulatory surgical facility, then the physician or group of physicians shall provide written notification of this inability to reach agreement to the Department on forms and in the manner prescribed by the Department.
If the physician or group of physicians and the nearest acute care or critical access hospital are unable to *H901-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 reach agreement on a joint venture for the construction, development, or establishment of an ambulatory surgical facility, then the physician or group of physicians shall provide written notification of this inability to reach agreement to the Department on forms and in the manner prescribed by the Department.
Page 2 DRH40534-MGf-127A [v.6] (04/17)
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Health, if favorable, Judiciary I, if favorable, Appropriations

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

  • Collins
  • Boswell

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (169)

169 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 901?
HB 901 is sponsored by Larry W. Potts (Republican), Lucas, Collins, Boswell, Bert Jones, G. Graham, W. Richardson, John R. Bell, IV (Republican), Mike Clampitt (Republican), and Dante Pittman (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 901?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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