The bill establishes new requirements for hospitals licensed by the Department of Health in Wyoming, mandating that they provide certain minimum services, including emergency, radiology, laboratory, and nursing services. Additionally, hospitals are required to offer obstetrics, labor, and delivery services unless they apply for a waiver. The waiver application must demonstrate that maintaining these services would cause undue financial hardship, that patient volume is insufficient for staff competency, or that necessary personnel and equipment are not available. A signed letter from the relevant county commissioners or hospital board is also required to support the waiver request.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing definitions to include the new section on minimum services and clarifies that the term "this act" refers to the updated provisions. The effective date for the implementation of this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 35-2-901