Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 65-6-4 - Approval of Applications4.1. Before finalization of a cooperative agreement involving the merger, consolidation, or acquisition of a hospital located within 20 highway miles of the main campus of the qualified hospital, an application for approval of a proposed cooperative agreement shall be submitted to the Health Care Authority at least 30 days prior to finalization.4.2. Cooperative agreements that are not implicated by §65-6-4.1 of this rule may be submitted to the authority either before or after finalization.4.3. The application shall state in detail the nature of the proposed arrangement, including the goals and methods for achieving all the elements set forth in W. Va. Code § 16-29B-28(d)(3). If an application is determined to be incomplete, the applicant will be notified in writing of the additional information required.4.4. Expedited decisions may be requested by filing a motion with the authority. If the authority has published the required notice of completeness, any affected person may present public comments regarding the application in writing within 10 days of the date the review begins. The authority shall then determine whether cause exists to require the applicant to use the standard application process. Otherwise, the authority shall close the file on the 31st day of the expedited review and issue a written decision.