*Added during the 81st Legislative Session* A hospital shall notify the Department of any merger, acquisition or joint venture with any entity, including, without limitation, a physician group practice, to which the hospital is a party or any contract for the management of the hospital not later than 60 days after the finalization of the transaction or execution of the contract for management, as applicable.

A medical facility must notify the Division of Public and Behavioral Health within 10 days of a change in the administrator of the facility or if there is a transfer of the real property on which the facility is located. If there is a change in ownership, address, or service provided, the Division must be notified immediately.