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This bill modifies the licensing conditions for hospital swing beds in Minnesota, specifically focusing on a critical access hospital located in Cook County. The bill maintains existing requirements that hospitals seeking approval for swing bed licenses must comply with Medicare participation conditions and generally limits patient stays to 40 days or Medicare eligibility duration. However, the bill introduces a specific exception for the Cook County hospital, allowing it to use swing beds more flexibly. Under the new provisions, this particular hospital can use swing beds to provide nursing facility services without requiring a prior hospital stay, and these services will be eligible for medical assistance reimbursement. Hospitals must still agree to report detailed statistical data about swing bed usage to the Minnesota Commissioner of Health, including patient admission and discharge information, Medicare reimbursed days, and total patient days. The bill aims to provide more flexibility for rural, critical access hospitals while maintaining oversight and reporting requirements to ensure appropriate patient care.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1912&ssn=0&y=2025