| (a) A change of ownership of a limited services rural
hospital (LSRH) occurs when there is a change in the person or governmental
entity legally responsible for the operation of the LSRH, whether
by lease or by ownership.
(1) If a licensee amends its articles of incorporation
to revise its name and the tax identification number does not change,
this section does not apply, except that the corporation must notify
the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) within 10 calendar
days after the effective date of the name change.
(2) The sale of stock of a licensee does not cause
this section to apply.
(b) The new owner shall submit a license application
to HHSC before the date of the change of ownership or not later than
10 calendar days after the date of a change of ownership. The application
shall be in accordance with §511.12 of this subchapter (relating
to the Application and Issuance of Initial License) except the applicant
does not need to submit any transfer agreements previously approved
by HHSC if the current applicant affirmatively indicates adoption
of the HHSC-approved transfer agreement. In addition to the documents
required in §511.12 of this subchapter, the applicant shall include
a legal document reflecting the change of ownership, such as a copy
of the signed bill of sale, or lease agreement, that reflects the
effective date of the sale or lease and has been executed by both
parties.
(c) HHSC may waive the on-site construction and health
inspections required by §511.12 of this subchapter.
(d) When HHSC determines the new owner has complied
with the provisions of §511.12 of this subchapter, HHSC shall
issue a new license which shall be effective the date of the change
of ownership.
(e) The expiration date of the license shall be in
accordance with §511.12 of this subchapter.
(f) The previous owner's license shall be void on the
effective date of the new owner's license.
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