Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HSB 589 — A bill for an act relating to ambulatory surgical centers.

Last action — Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2324.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the definition and regulatory requirements for ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) in Iowa.

  • Section 10A.711

    “Ambulatory surgical center” includes a facility certified or seeking certification as an ambulatory surgical center under the federal Medicare program or under the medical assistance program established pursuant to chapter 249A.

    The definition of ambulatory surgical center now explicitly includes those certified under Medicare or Medicaid.

  • Section 10A.713

    Cosmetic, reconstructive, or plastic surgery services provided in an ambulatory surgical center licensed under chapter 135R.

    The bill adds clarity by specifying that certain surgical services are included for ambulatory surgical centers.

  • Section 135R.3

    which may include affirmative evidence of the ability to comply with reasonable rules and standards prescribed under this chapter but which shall not exceed either the requirements for applications required by Medicare, or an accreditation standard for the joint commission, the American association for accreditation of ambulatory surgical facilities, the accreditation association for ambulatory health care, or an accrediting organization with deeming authority authorized by the centers for Medicare and Medicaid services of the United States department of health and human services. → which may include affirmative evidence of the ability to comply with reasonable rules and standards prescribed under this chapter but which shall not exceed either the requirements for applications required by Medicare, or an accreditation standard for the joint commission, the American association for accreditation of ambulatory surgical facilities, the accreditation association for ambulatory health care, or an accrediting organization with deeming authority authorized by the centers for Medicare and Medicaid services.

    The application requirements for ASC licenses are clarified to align with Medicare and accreditation standards.

  • Section 135R.5

    The department shall recognize, in lieu of its own licensure inspection, the comparable inspection and inspection findings of a Medicare conditions for coverage survey completed by the department or an accrediting organization survey from an accrediting organization with deeming authority authorized by the centers for Medicare and Medicaid services of the United States department of health and human services. → The department shall recognize, in lieu of its own licensure inspection, the comparable inspection and inspection findings of a Medicare conditions survey completed by the department or an accrediting organization survey from an accrediting organization with deeming authority authorized by the centers for Medicare and Medicaid services of the United States department of health and human services.

    The department's recognition of inspections is clarified to focus on Medicare conditions surveys.

Action History

  1. Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2324.

  2. Committee report, recommending amendment and passage.

  3. Subcommittee recommends passage. Vote Total: 3-0.

  4. Subcommittee Meeting: 01/23/2024 1:00PM RM 103, Sup. Ct. Chamber.

  5. Subcommittee: Moore, T., Bradley and Turek.

  6. Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services.

Sponsors

  • COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HSB 589?
HSB 589 is sponsored by COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
What is the current status of HSB 589?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular 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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