Section 2B. Upon approving articles of organization in connection with the proposed incorporation of a clinic, hospital, convalescent or nursing home, infirmary, rest home, or like entity requiring a license from the department of public health, or upon approving an amendment to the articles of organization of an existing corporation to give it the power to operate such an entity, the state secretary shall transmit a copy of such articles of organization or articles of amendment to the department of public health.