Legislation


HB 737 (see companion bill SB 16) – North Carolina

Status: In Process
Year Introduced: 2023
Link: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2023/H737

An Act Preserving Competition In Health Care By Regulating The Consolidation And Conveyance Of Hospitals. Requires hospital entities subject to the Article to provide the AG with written notice of a proposed transaction and certification that a copy of the Article has been provided to each member of the governing board or board of trustees of the hospital entity. Allows for a single written notice to suffice for both the hospital entity and acquiring entity, subject to the AG requesting more information as needed. Provides for the effect of the notice and directs the AG to adopt rules regarding required content and manner of the written notice. Requires the AG to provide the hospital entity and acquiring entity with written acknowledgement of receipt of the written notice, at which time a 90-day review period begins within which the AG must notify the hospital entity in writing of its decision to either object to or take no action regarding the proposed transaction. Provides for the AG to extend the review period for up to 60 days. Prohibits the parties consummating the transaction during the review period.


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