This bill proposes significant amendments to the Idaho Code, primarily focusing on the repeal of various sections related to the Department of Health and Welfare. Key repeals include provisions concerning the Administrative Procedure Act, regulations by the Board, and health-related policies governing narcotic drug treatment and the Idaho Community Health Center Grant Program. The bill also seeks to eliminate sections related to public assistance, Medicaid, and developmental disabilities, indicating a comprehensive overhaul of existing health and welfare regulations. Additionally, it includes amendments to specific sections, such as updating references in the Hospital Assessment Fund, aiming to streamline and modernize the legal framework governing health and welfare in Idaho.

Moreover, the bill establishes new provisions related to the funding and assessment of private hospitals and nursing facilities, detailing how funds will be collected and distributed for various purposes, including payments under the medical assistance program and administrative expenses. It clarifies the assessment process for these facilities, ensuring compliance with federal limits and establishing a timeline for new assessment rates. The bill also amends laws regarding mental health records, medical indigency proceedings, and the operation of health care facilities, allowing for the transfer of mental health records without a court order while emphasizing compliance with federal regulations. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the regulatory framework governing health care services, improve public health outcomes, and ensure the protection of patient information.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 16-1640, 37-120, 37-132, 37-134, 37-2510, 37-2749, 39-251, 39-254, 39-601A, 39-603, 39-606, 39-609, 31-873, 39-907, 39-1212, 39-1223, 39-1308, 39-1314, 39-1802, 39-3306, 39-3354, 39-3354A, 39-3355, 39-4607, 39-4805, 39-8207, 56-104, 56-114, 56-116, 56-118, 56-131, 56-135, 56-206, 56-209, 56-214A, 56-216, 56-217, 56-220, 56-222, 56-224, 56-225, 56-227D, 56-228, 56-229, 56-233, 56-235E, 56-252, 56-262, 56-264, 56-1038, 56-1040, 56-1054, 56-1403, 56-1404, 56-1405, 56-1407, 56-1410, 56-1502, 56-1504, 56-1505, 56-1506, 56-1507, 56-1508, 56-1510, 56-1511, 56-1603, 56-1605, 56-1606, 56-1607, 56-1609, 56-1610, 66-409, 66-415, 66-416, 66-417, 67-6905, 18-217, 31-874, 39-605, 39-610, 39-1219, 39-1302, 39-1303, 39-1312, 39-1313, 39-1392, 39-2411, 39-3303, 54-1704, 55-819, 56-214, 56-234A, 56-1036, 56-1037