This bill amends and reenacts section 64-5-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, 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 related to critical access hospitals and is authorized under the existing authority of 16-5B-14 of the code.

The primary purpose of this bill is to provide the necessary legal framework for the Department of Health to implement regulations that will govern critical access hospitals, ensuring they meet specific standards and requirements. The bill does not include any deletions or existing legal language changes, as it introduces new provisions to support the Department's regulatory efforts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-5-1