2128-S2 AMH SHMK WEIK 109

2SHB 2128 - H AMD 862

By Representative Schmick

ADOPTED 02/12/2024

On page 1, line 16, after "(e)" insert "The secretary of the department of social and health services, or the secretary’s designee;

(f)"

Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

On page 3, line 10, after "determinations" insert "and the average review timeline for a decision"

On page 4, at the beginning of line 7, strike "overutilization" and insert "duplication or oversaturation"

EFFECT: Adds the Secretary (or designee) of the Department of Social and Health Services to the Advisory Committee. Adds the average review timeline for a certificate of need decision in other states to the information the contractor must provide to the Advisory Committee. Requires the Advisory Committee to consider and review whether the certificate of need program reduces duplication or oversaturation of health care services rather than overutilization of health care services.

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