Bill > HB1460

This bill, known as the Health System Protection Act, establishes a comprehensive review process for certain transactions involving health care entities in Pennsylvania. The legislation requires health care entities to obtain approval from the Department of Health and the Office of Attorney General before entering into "covered transactions" such as sales, transfers, leases, or changes in control of health care facilities. These transactions must be evaluated to determine if they are against the public interest, which could include reducing competition, increasing healthcare costs, diminishing care quality, or limiting healthcare access in communities. Health care entities must file detailed notifications about proposed transactions, undergo a 60-day waiting period, and potentially participate in public hearings. The Attorney General can block or impose conditions on transactions deemed against public interest, and can establish a monitoring period of up to five years to ensure compliance. The bill also provides for confidential treatment of submitted documents and ensures that the Attorney General and Department of Health have the necessary powers to review and potentially intervene in healthcare transactions that might negatively impact Pennsylvania residents. The law aims to protect healthcare consumers by providing governmental oversight of significant healthcare entity transactions and preventing potential harm to local healthcare markets.

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