CON; revise conditions for long-term care hospital in Harrison County to allow participation in Medicaid.
What changed between versions
University of Mississippi Medical Center now has an academic exemption from CON requirements within a defined area in Jackson, Mississippi, provided the proposed equipment or facility fulfills a substantial and meaningful academic function.
Capital expenditure thresholds for CON requirements were increased from $1.5 million to $3 million for major medical equipment, and from $5 million to $10 million for clinical health services.
Added CON requirement for additional beds in a community living program for developmentally disabled adults in Madison County, effective July 1, 2025.
A new study requirement directs the State Department of Health to conduct a feasibility study by December 1, 2025, on exempting small hospitals from CON requirements for dialysis units and geriatric psychiatric units, and on requiring acute adult psychiatric units to treat uninsured patients or pay fees.
Clarified that psychiatric residential treatment facilities in DeSoto County may participate in Medicaid without restrictions that wouldn't apply to other similar facilities.
Psychiatric hospitals in Jackson, Mississippi providing adult psychiatric services as of January 1, 2025, may receive a new CON to continue services if they relinquish existing transferred authority.
Extended CON exemption for University of Mississippi Medical Center equipment approved before July 1, 2025, provided they do not undergo physical relocation.
