This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding health care institutions in Arizona. Under the new provisions, the Department of Health Services (DHS) would be required to approve or deny initial health care institution license applications within 90 days of receipt. Additionally, DHS must review and submit third-party accreditation survey results to the Medicare administrative contractor for certification within 30 days of receipt. The bill also allows the Director of DHS to establish fees for initial licensure inspections, which would be a new insertion into the existing statutes.

The bill removes the existing language that specifies nonrefundable application and licensing fees without distinguishing between application and initial licensure inspection fees. It also introduces a new requirement for DHS to act on license applications and survey results within specified timeframes, thereby streamlining the licensure process for health care institutions. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the efficiency and responsiveness of the licensing process while maintaining compliance with federal requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-420.06
Senate Engrossed Version: 36-420.06
House Engrossed Version: 36-405, 36-420.06, 36-425, 35-146, 35-147, 36-414