La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § XXV-517

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XXV-517 - Reports and Ongoing Supervision of Certificates

A. In accordance with R.S. 40:2254.11, the parties to the agreement shall submit information and supporting data on an annual basis regarding the current status of the agreement, including information relative to the continued benefits, any disadvantages of the agreement, and sufficient information to evaluate whether any terms and conditions imposed by the department have been met or otherwise satisfied. Reports shall be due on or before the annual anniversary date of the approval. Parties are under a continuing obligation to provide the department with any change to the information contained in the application subsequent to the issuance of a certificate of public advantage. Such information shall be provided to the department in a timely fashion or within a reasonable time that such information is known to the parties. The attorney general may subpoena information and documents reasonably necessary to assure compliance.

B. The information and supporting data that must be submitted to the department shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. an update of all the information required in the application;

2. any change in the geographic territory that is served by the health care equipment, facilities, personnel, or services which are subject of the agreement;

3. a detailed explanation of the actual effects of the agreement on each party, including any change in volume, market share, prices, and revenues;

4. a detailed explanation of how the agreement has affected the cost, access, and quality of services provided by each party; and

5. any additional information requested by the department.

C. Requested data shall be in the following format.

1. The page shall be numbered and printed on paper measuring 8 1/2 by 11 inches. The margins shall not be less than 1 inch on all sides. Unless otherwise required, all data shall be printed on white paper.

2. Trade secret information shall be designated and printed on goldenrod colored paper to assist in identifying material that may be considered exempt under the Louisiana Public Records Act.

D. The department may, at any time, require the submission of additional data or alter the time schedule for submission of information. The parties shall be notified by certified mail of any requirement for the submission of additional information or alteration of the time for submission of materials.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § XXV-517

Promulgated by the Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, LR 36:1264 (June 2010).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2254.1 et seq.