H.B. No. 4743 amends the Health and Safety Code to allow for the issuance of a single license for both a hospital and its mobile stroke unit, provided that the mobile stroke unit is accredited by a healthcare accreditation organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The bill also modifies the existing provisions for issuing a single license for multiple hospitals, detailing specific criteria that must be met, such as having a unified governing body, geographic proximity, and compliance with emergency services standards.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that allows the department to recommend a waiver of certain emergency services standards for a hospital if another hospital included in the license meets those standards and is geographically close. The changes aim to streamline licensing processes for hospitals and enhance the operational capabilities of mobile stroke units, ultimately improving patient care. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 241.023 (Health and Safety Code 241)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 241.023 (Health and Safety Code 241)
Engrossed: Health and Safety Code 241.023 (Health and Safety Code 241)
Senate Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 241.023 (Health and Safety Code 241)
Enrolled: Health and Safety Code 241.023 (Health and Safety Code 241)