Healthcare (Hospitals)

LD 67 defines "urgent care facility" as a walk-in clinic providing non-life-threatening care, excluding hospital-licensed sites, overnight facilities, and private physician offices. It requires Maine's Department of Health and Human Services to establish licensing standards by July 1, 2026, including a fee between $50 and $500. The standards must cover staffing, care quality, advertising, inspections, complaint handling, and accreditation. These rules directly affect urgent care facilities meeting the defined scope, ensuring minimum operational and safety requirements. The bill creates a regulatory framework without specifying additional funding or penalties.