Department of Health and Human Services Amendments

Removed the authority of the Primary Care Grant Committee to make rules, shifting that power to the department.

Clarified that the Utah Health Workforce Advisory Council must maintain independence from the governor and the Department of Health and Human Services.

Corrected numerous section numbers and code references throughout the bill to ensure consistency with current statutes.

Added new definitions and sections related to tobacco and electronic cigarette permits, including specific rules for retail tobacco specialty businesses.

Fixed formatting errors and typos in the text, such as repeating words or incorrect section citations.

Updated the repeal dates for various committees and programs, such as the Primary Care Grant Committee and the Utah Health Workforce Advisory Council, to reflect new legislative schedules.

Removed the authority of the Primary Care Grant Committee to make administrative rules.

Clarified that the Compassionate Use Board consists of seven appointed medical providers and a non-voting executive director chair, with specific requirements for board certification in pediatrics.

Added a provision designating a vice chair for the Utah Health Workforce Advisory Council to ensure independence from the governor and department.

Authorized the department to make rules regarding the congregate care ombudsman's duties and authority.

Updated Medicaid dental benefit provisions to instruct the department to apply for federal waivers to expand dental services to specific populations.

Clarified the process for transferring inmates in the custody of the Department of Corrections to the state hospital and their subsequent retransfer.

Updated the child protection ombudsman section to clarify appointment procedures and the ombudsman's authority to investigate complaints.

Amended tobacco permit violation penalties, including increased fines and stricter suspension or revocation timelines for repeat offenses.

Expanded the definition of 'qualified individual' for fatality reviews to include individuals with open child welfare cases or those who died within 60 days of discharge from state hospitals.

Allowed a rural hospital's contracted hiring group to provide education loan repayment assistance to help physicians qualify for department contracts.