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Subcommittee tables HB 2698 seeking COPN exception for women's hospital centers after divided testimony
Summary
HB 2698, which would create a Certificate of Public Need (COPN) exception to establish women's hospital centers in areas with limited maternal access, was laid on the table 7–0 after debate and testimony from hospital associations and community advocates.
Delegate Oates introduced HB 2698, asking the subcommittee to create an exception to the Certificate of Public Need (COPN) process to enable the establishment of women’s hospital centers in communities with limited access to maternal care. The sponsor told the panel her community has instances where travel to care can take 45 minutes or longer and cited local first‑responder…
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