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This bill makes several specific revisions to Mississippi's healthcare facility regulations, particularly regarding certificates of need (CON) in DeSoto, Harrison, and Madison Counties. Specifically, the bill removes restrictions on a 40-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility in DeSoto County, allowing it to participate in the Medicaid program without any additional limitations that would not apply to other similar facilities. For a long-term care hospital in Harrison County, the bill now permits the facility to participate in Medicaid as a "crossover provider," which means patients with both Medicare and Medicaid can be treated there. Additionally, the bill requires the issuance of a certificate of need for a community living program for developmentally disabled adults in Madison County, expanding the allowed bed count from 20 to 40 beds, effective July 1, 2025. The certificate of need process is a regulatory mechanism that requires healthcare providers to obtain state approval before making certain changes to healthcare facilities, such as adding beds or offering new services, to prevent unnecessary duplication of healthcare resources. The bill aims to provide more flexibility for specific healthcare facilities in these counties while maintaining overall state oversight of healthcare infrastructure development.

Health and Social Services

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