Legislation requiring one-OR facilities in New Jersey to be licensed by the Department of Health and Senior Services passed the Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee last week, according to an ASCA release.
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Joe Vitale (D), newly defines single-OR facilities as "ambulatory care facilities" and mandates that they be licensed by DHSS within one year of enactment.
Single-OR facilities certified by CMS or accredited by an accrediting body recognized by CMS are exempt from the physical plant requirement and ambulatory care assessment fee. The fee will be assessed if the facility adds more ORs.
The legislation now moves to the Assembly floor.
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The bill, sponsored by Sen. Joe Vitale (D), newly defines single-OR facilities as "ambulatory care facilities" and mandates that they be licensed by DHSS within one year of enactment.
Single-OR facilities certified by CMS or accredited by an accrediting body recognized by CMS are exempt from the physical plant requirement and ambulatory care assessment fee. The fee will be assessed if the facility adds more ORs.
The legislation now moves to the Assembly floor.
Related Articles on ASC Legislation:
Four New Lawmakers Support ASC Quality and Access Act of 2011
New Jersey Proposes Same Licensing Process for All Surgical Facilities
AMA Adopts New Policy for Drug Shortages