AN ACT relating to certificate of need.

This bill would update Kentucky's certificate of need law, which requires certain health care providers to get state approval before making major investments or purchases. It would change how the minimum dollar amounts are defined for construction or equipment spending that triggers this approval process. The updates may affect when a provider needs to seek state permission before acquiring major medical equipment or making large capital investments. Who it may affect: hospitals, health care facilities, and medical equipment providers operating in Kentucky.

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