This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule concerning critical access hospitals. Specifically, it references a legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on December 5, 2023, which is authorized under the existing authority of 16-5B-14 of the code.

The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that the Department of Health has the necessary authority to implement regulations that govern critical access hospitals, thereby enhancing healthcare access and quality in rural areas of West Virginia. The bill does not include any deletions from current law, as the section being addressed is new.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-5-1