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This bill exempts certain dialysis services provided to residents of a skilled nursing facility from certificate of need requirements. Specifically, the bill modifies existing law to create an exception for dialysis services delivered within a skilled nursing facility to two or more of its residents. A certificate of need (CON) is a regulatory process that requires healthcare providers to obtain approval from state authorities before establishing new healthcare facilities or services, with the aim of controlling healthcare costs and preventing unnecessary duplication of medical services. By creating this exemption, the bill would allow skilled nursing facilities to more easily provide dialysis services on-site for their residents without going through the typically complex and time-consuming CON application process. The modification appears to be part of a broader set of amendments to Washington state's healthcare facility regulations, aimed at reducing administrative barriers to providing certain specialized medical services in specific healthcare settings.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5448&Year=2025&Initiative=false