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22 ME Rev Stat § 1829 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 405: LICENSING OF HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS|22 §1829. Notice to medical utilization review entity

 §1829. Notice to medical utilization review entity 1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. "Medical utilization review entity" means a person, corporation, organization or other entity that provides medical utilization review services as defined in Title 24‑A, section 2773.   [PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).]B. "Emergency treatment" means treatment of a case involving accidental bodily injury or the sudden and unexpected onset of a critical condition requiring medical or surgical care for which a person seeks immediate medical attention within 24 hours of the onset.   [PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).][PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).] 2.  Notification requirement.  If a hospital provides emergency treatment to a person who is insured or otherwise covered under a policy or contract that requires review of hospitalization by a medical utilization review entity, the hospital must notify the medical utilization review entity covering that person, unless the person is:   A. Released from the hospital no more than 48 hours after admission; or   [PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).]B. Covered under an insurance policy or contract that is not subject to Title 24, section 2302‑B, Title 24‑A, section 2749‑A or Title 24‑A, section 2847‑A.   [PL 1993, c. 645, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).]The notification must include the name of the person admitted, the general medical nature of the admission and the telephone number of the admitting physician or other health care provider treating the person.   [PL 1993, c. 645, Pt. A, §2 (AMD).] 3.  Timing of notification.  Notification must be made within 2 business days after the hospital determines the identity of the utilization review entity and receives written authorization to release the information by the patient or other person authorized to permit release of the information.   [PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).] 4.  Exemption.  The hospital is exempt from this requirement if:   A. The hospital receives a written confirmation from the admitting physician, the patient or a representative of the patient that the medical utilization review entity has been notified; or   [PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).]B. The hospital is not able to obtain written authorization to release the information, following a good faith effort by the hospital to obtain that authorization.   [PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).][PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).] 5.  Immunity from liability for notification.  Neither the hospital nor any of its employees or representatives may be held liable for damages resulting from the notification required by this section.   [PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. A, §17 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 767, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 823 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 548, §A17 (RPR). PL 1993, c. 645, §A2 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1830 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 405: LICENSING OF HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS|22 §1830. Pharmaceutical services in nursing homes

 §1830. Pharmaceutical services in nursing homes 1.  Notice.  Each nursing home shall post a notice in a place within the nursing home where notices for residents are ordinarily posted stating that each resident has the right to obtain medication from a pharmacy of the resident's choice as provided in section 1826, subsection 1.   [PL 1991, c. 548, Pt. A, §18 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 548, §A18 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1831 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 405: LICENSING OF HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS|22 §1831. Patient referrals

 §1831. Patient referrals 1.  Provision of information.  In order to provide for informed patient or resident decisions, a hospital or nursing facility shall provide a standardized list of licensed providers of care and services and available physicians for all patients or residents prior to discharge for whom home health care, hospice care, acute rehabilitation care, a hospital swing bed as defined in section 328, subsection 15 or nursing care is needed. The list must include a clear and conspicuous notice of the rights of the patient or resident regarding choice of providers.   A. For all patients or residents requiring home health care or hospice care, the list must include all licensed home health care and hospice providers that request to be listed and any branch offices, including addresses and phone numbers, that serve the area in which the patient or resident resides.   [PL 2013, c. 214, §1 (AMD).]B. For all patients or residents requiring nursing facility care or a hospital swing bed, the list must include all appropriate facilities that request to be listed that serve the area in which the patient or resident resides or wishes to reside and the physicians available within those facilities that request to be listed.   [PL 2013, c. 214, §1 (AMD).]C. The hospital or nursing facility shall disclose to the patient or resident any direct or indirect financial interest the hospital or nursing facility has in the nursing facility or home health care provider.   [PL 1997, c. 337, §1 (NEW).][PL 2013, c. 214, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Rulemaking.  The department shall establish by rule guidelines necessary to carry out the purposes of this section, including but not limited to the standardized list referenced in subsection 1 and contact information for the long-term care ombudsman program under section 5107-A. Rules adopted under this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2013, c. 214, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 337, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 214, §1 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1832 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 405: LICENSING OF HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS|22 §1832. Safety and security in hospitals

 §1832. Safety and security in hospitals A hospital licensed under this chapter shall, on an annual basis, adopt a safety and security plan to protect the patients, visitors and employees of the hospital from aggressive and violent behavior. The safety and security plan must include a process for hospitals to receive and record incidents and threats of violent behavior occurring at or arising out of employment at the hospital. The safety and security plan must prohibit a representative or employee of the hospital from interfering with a person making a report as provided in the plan.   [PL 2011, c. 254, §1 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 254, §2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 254, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 254, §2 (AFF).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1833 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 405: LICENSING OF HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS|22 §1833. Referral of veterans

 §1833. Referral of veterans 1.  Screening.  A hospital licensed under this chapter shall screen all patients presenting for emergency care at the hospital's emergency department regarding whether or not the patient has prior service in the military. This information must be added to the hospital's patient data management system.   [PL 2021, c. 430, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Referral.  If a patient presenting for emergency care at the emergency department of a hospital licensed under this chapter identifies as having prior service in the military under subsection 1, the hospital shall, at a minimum, provide the patient with the following information and document the provision of this information in the hospital's patient data management system:   A. Contact information for the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services. The hospital shall inform the patient that the bureau may be able to assist the patient with accessing state and federal veterans benefits; and   [PL 2021, c. 430, §1 (NEW).]B. A copy of a benefits and resource guide for veterans seeking emergency care made available on the publicly accessible website of the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services.   [PL 2021, c. 430, §1 (NEW).][PL 2021, c. 430, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 430, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1841 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 405-A: HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDER COOPERATION ACT|22 §1841. Short title

 §1841. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as "the Hospital and Health Care Provider Cooperation Act."   [PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1842 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 405-A: HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDER COOPERATION ACT|22 §1842. Legislative findings and intent

 §1842. Legislative findings and intent The Legislature finds that it is necessary and appropriate to encourage hospitals and other health care providers to cooperate and enter into agreements that will facilitate cost containment, improve quality of care and increase access to health care services. This Act provides processes for state review of overall public benefit, for approval through certificates of public advantage and for continuing supervision. It is the intent of the Legislature that a certificate of public advantage approved under this chapter provide state action immunity under applicable federal antitrust laws.   [PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1843 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 405-A: HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDER COOPERATION ACT|22 §1843. Definitions

 §1843. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).]1.  Cooperative agreement.  "Cooperative agreement" means an agreement that names the parties to the agreement and describes the nature and scope of the cooperation for:   A. The sharing, allocation or referral of patients, personnel, instructional programs, medical or mental health services, support services or facilities or medical, diagnostic or laboratory facilities, procedures or other services traditionally offered by hospitals or health care providers;   [PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).]B. The coordinated negotiation and contracting with payors or employers; or   [PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).]C. The merger of 2 or more hospitals or 2 or more health care providers.   [PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).]A cooperative agreement under this chapter is an agreement between 2 or more hospitals or an agreement between 2 or more health care providers. An agreement between one or more hospitals and one or more health care providers is not a cooperative agreement for the purposes of this chapter.   [PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).] 2.  Covered entity.  "Covered entity" means a hospital or health care provider.   [PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).] 3.  Health care provider.  "Health care provider" means a licensed community mental health services provider, a physician licensed under Title 32, chapter 36 or 48 and operating in this State or a corporation or business entity engaged primarily in the provision of physician health care services.   [PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).] 4.  Hospital.  "Hospital" means:   A. An acute care institution licensed and operating in this State as a hospital under section 1811 or the parent of such an institution; or   [PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).]B. A hospital subsidiary or hospital affiliate in the State that provides medical services or medically related diagnostic and laboratory services or engages in ancillary activities supporting those services.   [PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).][PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).] 5.  Merger.  "Merger" means a transaction by which ownership or control over substantially all of the stock, assets or activities of one or more covered entities is placed under the control of another covered entity. A merger between one or more hospitals and one or more health care providers is not a merger for the purposes of this chapter.   [PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1846 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 405-A: HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDER COOPERATION ACT|22 §1846. Record keeping

 §1846. Record keeping The department shall maintain records of all applications for a certificate of public advantage, together with the records of all submissions, comments, reports and department proceedings with respect to those applications, certificates approved by the department, continuing supervision and any other proceedings under this chapter.   [PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1847 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 405-A: HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDER COOPERATION ACT|22 §1847. Judicial review of department action

 §1847. Judicial review of department action An applicant, certificate holder or intervenor aggrieved by a final decision of the department in granting or denying an application for a certificate of public advantage, refusing to act on an application or imposing additional conditions or measures with regard to a certificate of public advantage is entitled to judicial review of the final decision in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.   [PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1849 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 405-A: HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDER COOPERATION ACT|22 §1849. Effect of filing an application under this chapter; applicability

 §1849. Effect of filing an application under this chapter; applicability 1.  Validity of certified cooperative agreements.  Notwithstanding Title 5, chapter 10; Title 10, chapter 201; or any other provision of law, a cooperative agreement for which a certificate of public advantage has been issued is a lawful agreement. Notwithstanding Title 5, chapter 10; Title 10, chapter 201; or any other provision of law, if the parties to a cooperative agreement file an application for a certificate of public advantage governing the agreement with the department, the conduct of the parties in negotiating and entering into a cooperative agreement is lawful conduct. This subsection does not provide immunity to any person for conduct in negotiating and entering into a cooperative agreement for which an application for a certificate of public advantage is not filed.   [PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).] 2.  Validity of cooperative agreements determined not in public interest.  In an action by the Attorney General under section 1848, subsection 2, if the Superior Court determines that the applicants have not established by a preponderance of the evidence that the likely benefits resulting from a cooperative agreement outweigh any disadvantages attributable to any potential reduction in competition resulting from the agreement, the cooperative agreement is invalid and has no further force or effect when the judgment becomes final after the time for appeal has expired or the judgment of the Superior Court is affirmed on appeal.   [PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).] 3.  Other laws, rules and regulations.  This chapter does not exempt covered entities from compliance with laws governing certificates of need or other applicable laws, rules and regulations.   [PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).] 4.  Contract disputes.  A dispute between parties to a cooperative agreement concerning its meaning or terms is governed by normal principles of contract law.   [PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).] 5.  Termination; surrender.  This chapter does not prohibit certificate holders from terminating their cooperative agreement by mutual agreement, consent decree or court determination or by surrendering their certificate of public advantage to the department. Any certificate holder that terminates the agreement shall file a notice of termination with the department within 30 days after termination, surrender the certificate of public advantage and submit copies to the Attorney General at the time the notice of termination is submitted to the department.   [PL 2011, c. 90, Pt. J, §18 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 90, Pt. J, §18 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1850 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 405-A: HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDER COOPERATION ACT|22 §1850. Assessment

 §1850. Assessment Except for state-operated mental health hospitals, any hospital licensed by the department is subject to an annual assessment under this chapter. The department shall determine and collect the assessment. The amount of the assessment must be based upon each hospital's gross patient service revenue. For any fiscal year, the aggregate amount raised by assessment may not exceed $200,000. The department shall deposit funds collected under this section into a dedicated revenue account. Funds remaining in the account at the end of each fiscal year do not lapse but carry forward into subsequent years. Funds deposited into the account must be allocated to carry out the purposes of this chapter.   [PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1851 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 405-A: HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDER COOPERATION ACT|22 §1851. Application fee

 §1851. Application fee The application fee for a certificate of public advantage is governed by this section. The application fee for a certificate of public advantage that involves a merger of 2 or more hospitals, each of which has 50 or more beds, is $10,000. The application fee is $2500 for a certificate of public advantage filed by health care providers or hospitals that are not subject to the $10,000 fee pursuant to this section. The department shall deposit all funds received under this section and section 1844, subsection 5 into a nonlapsing dedicated revenue account to be used only by the Attorney General for the payment of the cost of experts and consultants in connection with reviews conducted under this chapter.   [PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1852 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 405-A: HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDER COOPERATION ACT|22 §1852. Rulemaking

 §1852. Rulemaking The department shall adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 670, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 670, §4 (AFF).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1861 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 405-B: LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS|22 §1861. Limitation on payments to health care institutions

 §1861. Limitation on payments to health care institutions The Legislature is concerned that certain health care institutions have engaged persons with the intent to interfere with, inhibit or disrupt the free exercise of the right of all employees to organize and choose representatives for the purpose of negotiating the terms and conditions of their employment or other mutual aid or protection as provided in Title 26, section 931. The Legislature declares that it is consistent with public policy to prohibit the use of funds received from the State for the purpose of engaging those persons. The Legislature acknowledges the right of employers to communicate with employees concerning the issue of unionization and further recognizes that employers may obtain counsel for advice and assistance.   [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §69 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 502, §A69 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1862 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 405-B: LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS|22 §1862. Definitions

 §1862. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).]1.  Disallowed expenditure.  "Disallowed expenditure" means an amount paid to any person for those acts or services rendered, which result in:   A. The commission of an unfair labor practice or prohibited practice as determined by:   (1) The National Labor Relations Board pursuant to the United States Code, Title 29, Section 158;   (2) The Maine Labor Relations Board pursuant to Title 26, chapter 7, 9, 9-A or 9-B; or   (3) A court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to Title 26, section 911; and   [PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).]B. Influencing employees respecting unionization, when costs for these activities are disallowed for reimbursement pursuant to Medicare law and regulation.   [PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).][PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).] 2.  Health care institution.  "Health care institution" means any person, partnership, association or corporation, including county or local government unit, required to obtain a license pursuant to chapter 405.   [PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).] 3.  Person.  "Person" means any person, partnership, association or corporation engaged or employed by a health care institution.   [PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).] 4.  Proportional share.  "Proportional share" means the revenue received from the State during the previous 12 months, divided by the sum of revenue received from the State, 3rd party payors and patients during the corresponding 12 months.   [PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1863 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE|Chapter 405-B: LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS|22 §1863. Recovery of state funds

 §1863. Recovery of state funds Upon notification that a health care institution has paid an amount for a disallowed expenditure, the department shall make a determination as to the amount of the disallowed expenditure. The department shall withhold an amount equal to a proportional share of the amount of the disallowed expenditure, according to a schedule determined by the department, from future payments of medical assistance reimbursements to be received by the health care institution. If that agency or court determination of a violation is under appeal, the withholding shall be stayed pending a final adverse decision against the institution.   [PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 473 (NEW).