HRS §323D-80
When a hospital license can be denied or taken away
The health department cannot give or renew a hospital license if the hospital was bought without required approvals, or if the attorney general or a court says the purchase is not in the public interest. The license can also be revoked or suspended if the hospital breaks its promises or safety rules. Hospitals still keep their rights to a hearing and appeal.
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The statute, as written — License renewal
No license to operate a hospital may be issued or renewed by the department of health pursuant to this chapter, and a license which has been issued shall be subject to revocation or suspension, if: (1) There is an acquisition of a hospital without first having received the approval of the agency under this part; (2) There is an acquisition of a hospital without the approval of the attorney general, if the attorney general determines that a review of the application is appropriate under this part; (3) There is an acquisition of a hospital and the attorney general disapproves the acquisition and there is a judicial determination that the acquisition is not in the public interest; or (4) The hospital is not fulfilling its commitment under section 323D-77 or is not following procedures or safeguards required under section 323D-77(4). This section does not limit the right to a hearing or the right of appeal for a hospital from such decision.
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§323D-77 What the agency must consider before approving a hospital sale
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