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Committee advances repeal-related measure on certificate-of-need exemptions for hospitals
Summary
The committee moved favorably on a bill related to the ongoing effort to remove certificate-of-need requirements for certain hospitals and recorded a request from Veterans Affairs for an exemption for specialized veteran facilities.
The committee advanced a bill tied to the ongoing effort to phase out certificate-of-need (CON) requirements for certain hospital projects. The sponsor said the measure continues the repeal of CON requirements and that three hospital projects were at various stages of planning and desired CON relief.
A representative from the Department of Veterans Affairs requested an exemption for the agency's unique facility type; staff noted that veterans-administration projects had sought a specific exemption and that testimony had been received from involved hospitals. After discussion, the committee voted to report the request and move the matter favorably.
The chair made a light-hearted remark recalling long-standing debate around CON and said the committee would avoid being provocative; the request nevertheless moved forward by voice vote.
