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Notice: 21783598

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Division:

Certificate of Need

Chapter:

PROCEDURES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF SECTIONS 408.031-408.045, FLORIDA STATUTES, HEALTH FACILITY AND SERVICES DEVELOPMENT ACT

Overview

RULE:

59C-1.008

Certificate of Need Application Procedures

PURPOSE:

The Agency is proposing to amend Rule 59C-1.008, F.A.C in order to clarify the language to show that the section is not in violation of 408.037, F.S., regarding general hospital applications. In addition, language has been added to clarify sections 59C-1.008(1)(g) and 59C-1.008 (2)(e) F.A.C.

SUMMARY:

Rule 59C-1.008, F.A.C., outlines certificate of need application procedures. The proposed changes are pursuant to a final order (17-003108RX) invalidating 59C-1.008 (4)(c), F.A.C., in order to clarify that an audit is not required for a general hospital application.  Also clarifies language in 59C-1.008 (1)(g), F.A.C., to meet statutory requirements in 408.039, F.S. as well as comparative review requirements in 59C-1.008 (2)(e).

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

408.034(3),(8) and 408.15 (8) FS.

LAW:

408.033, 408.034, 408.036, 408.037, 408.039 and 408.042 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

4/26/2019 Vol. 45/82

COMMENTS:

From 4/26/2019 To 5/17/2019 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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