Nevada § 439B.300 - Legislative findings and declarations; applicability
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 439B.300 — Legislative findings and declarations; applicability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 439B.300. Legislative findings and declarations; applicability
1. The Legislature finds and declares that: (a) The practice of refusing to treat an indigent patient if another hospital can
provide the treatment endangers the health and well-being of such patients. (b) Counties in which more than one hospital is located may lack available resources
to compensate for all indigent care provided at their hospitals. Refusal by a hospital to treat indigent patients in such counties results in a burden
upon hospitals which treat large numbers of indigent patients. (c) A requirement that hospitals in such counties provide a designated amount of uncompensated
care for indigent patients would: (1) Equalize the burden on such hospitals of treating indigent patients; and (2) Aid the counties in meeting their obligation to compensate hospitals for such
care. (d) Hospitals with 100 or fewer beds have been meeting the needs of their communities
with regard to care of indigents, and have a minimal effect on the provision of such
care. 2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the provisions of NRS 439B.300 to 439B.340 , inclusive, apply to each hospital in this State which is located in a county in
which there are two or more licensed hospitals. The provisions of NRS 439B.300 to 439B.340 , inclusive, do not apply to a hospital which has 100 or fewer beds. 3. The provisions of NRS 439B.300 to 439B.340 , inclusive, do not prohibit a county from: (a) Entering into an agreement for medical care or otherwise contracting with any
hospital located within that county; or (b) Using a definition of “indigent” which would include more persons than the definition
in NRS 439B.310 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 439B.300
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 439B.300 cover?
Section 439B.300 ("Legislative findings and declarations; applicability") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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