AN ACT relating to certificate of need.

Amend KRS 216B.020 to add various health facilities and services to the list of health facilities and services that are exempt from certificate of need requirements; amend KRS 216B.065 to exempt various health facilities and services from acquisition of facilities or major medical equipment notification and certificate of need requirements; amend KRS 216.380 to conform.

Introduced: February 5, 2025

Last action: February 7, 2025

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This bill would expand the list of health facilities and services in Kentucky that do not need government approval, known as a certificate of need, before opening or expanding. Currently, certain healthcare providers must go through a review process before adding services or acquiring equipment; this bill would exempt more types of facilities and services from that requirement. The change could affect how and where Kentuckians access healthcare by allowing more providers to operate without prior state approval. Who it may affect: patients seeking healthcare services, healthcare providers and facilities looking to expand or open in Kentucky.

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