Section R432-106-2 - Purpose(1) The purpose of this rule is to promote public health and welfare through establishment of a specialty hospital category for rural hospitals. The intent is to allow rural communities to: (a) preserve access to primary care and emergency health care services;(b) provide health care services that meet community needs; and(c) assure the financial viability of program participants through improved reimbursement and operating requirements.(2) The rule sets standards for the operation of a Critical Access Hospital, (CAH).Utah Admin. Code R432-106-2
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-10, effective 5/5/2023