AN ACT relating to certificate of need.

This bill changes the rules around the certificate of need process, which is the state approval system healthcare facilities must go through before building or expanding. It would limit participation in public hearings and appeals to only the applicant seeking approval, removing the ability of existing certificate holders and other parties to participate, and would require the state to issue a final decision within 90 days. Who it may affect: healthcare facilities and providers seeking state approval to open or expand, and existing healthcare facilities that currently participate in the review process.

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