HB0284

Requires hospitals licensed by the Department of Health and receiving public funds to provide specified minimum services, with a waiver process for obstetrics, labor and delivery services.

• Requires hospitals licensed by the Department of Health that receive public funds and provide inpatient acute care to offer minimum services including emergency services, radiology services, laboratory services, and nursing services, as defined by the Department. (W.S. 35-2-915(a)(i), Sec. 1)
• Requires hospitals to offer obstetrics, labor and delivery services, subject to the waiver process outlined in the statute. (W.S. 35-2-915(a)(ii), Sec. 1)
• Establishes a waiver application process allowing hospitals to request exemption from obstetrics, labor and delivery service requirements by demonstrating undue financial hardship, low patient volume affecting staff competency, or unavailability of necessary personnel, equipment, or medical expertise. (W.S. 35-2-915(b)(i), Sec. 1)
• Requires hospitals seeking a waiver to obtain and submit a signed letter from the board of county commissioners (for state or political subdivision hospitals) or hospital board of trustees (for publicly owned hospitals) confirming that the services cannot be provided and concurring with the waiver rationale. (W.S. 35-2-915(b)(ii), Sec. 1)
• Requires the Department of Health to make a determination on waiver applications within thirty calendar days of receiving a complete application, and authorizes the Department to grant waivers if the hospital proves the applicable elements. (W.S. 35-2-915(c), Sec. 1)
• Amends the definition of 'This act' in the Wyoming health care facility licensing statutes to include the new section 35-2-915. (W.S. 35-2-901(a)(xxvii), Sec. 2)

Effective: July 1, 2025

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