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Connecticut Budget Bill Includes Notable Changes to CON Laws

On June 30, 2025 Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill implementing the state budget through June 30, 2027, Public Act No. 25-168 (PA-168).  PA-168, among other things, contains changes to the state’s Certificate of...more

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Certificate of Need in West Virginia – Where We Stand | Spilman Thomas & Battle

Certificate of Need (CON) emerged as a central issue during West Virginia's recent legislative session, with substantial efforts to eliminate the system ultimately falling short. The CON reform has been a longstanding policy...more

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Connecticut Establishes Emergency Certificate of Need Process for Hospitals in Bankruptcy

On March 3, 2025, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a law establishing a new process for hospitals in bankruptcy to apply for an “emergency certificate of need” (CON) to approve a transfer of ownership. The law, titled...more

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Tennessee Passes Legislation to Modify the State's Certificate of Need Rules

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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed legislation into law on May 21, 2024, that modifies Tennessee's certificate of need (CON) requirements. The law makes several changes to the existing CON law, including exempting more healthcare...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Alabama CON Report - June 2023

I. Certificate of Need Program - A. AL2023-011, Metro Treatment of Alabama, L.P. d/b/a Birmingham Metro Treatment Center, Birmingham, AL: Proposes to relocate Birmingham Metro Treatment Center, an existing outpatient...more

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South Carolina Sunsets Certificate of Need Law

On May 3, 2023, the South Carolina General Assembly passed S.164 which overhauled the state’s Certificate of Need (CON) law. The bill was signed by Governor McMaster on May 16, 2023 and is now in effect....more

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South Carolina Certificate of Need Program Repealed (Except for Nursing Homes)

After four years’ effort, the South Carolina House of Representatives unanimously passed S. 164 yesterday, eliminating Certificate of Need (CON) requirements for all health care facilities except nursing homes and the Medical...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

North Carolina Session Law 2023-7 Results in Major Reforms to Certificate of Need

On March 27, 2023, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 76, now known as Session Law 2023-7,  into law. Also called “Access to Healthcare Options,” Session Law 2023-7 primarily aims to expand Medicaid....more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Alabama CON Report - February 2023

I. Certificate of Need Program - A. AL2022-033, North Alabama Specialty Hospital, LLC, Huntsville, AL: Proposes to add sixteen (16) long term acute care (LTAC) beds to its existing thirty-one (31) bed LTAC hospital in...more

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New Connecticut Laws Include Certificate of Need Changes

On May 7, 2022, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law the state’s fiscal year 2023 budget (HB5506) (Act) which implements the state budget and makes various changes to certain Connecticut statutes. Among the...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Tennessee Makes Major Changes to CON with Tennessee Health Services & Planning Act of 2021

Tennessee healthcare providers now have a very different certificate of need (CON) law to consider when they plan new facilities or expand services. Tennessee's legislature and governor recently enacted the Health Services...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Alabama CON Report - October 2021

I. Certificate of Need Program - A. AL2021-039, Monroe County Health Care Authority d/b/a Monroe County Hospital, Monroeville, AL: Proposes to convert ten (10) acute care beds to ten (10) swing beds in order to provide...more

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Tennessee Makes Major Changes to CON Law

Tennessee healthcare providers will soon have a very different certificate of need (CON) law to consider as they plan new facilities and services. Tennessee’s legislature and governor recently enacted Public Chapter 557,...more

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North Carolina Legislative Update - July 2019 #2

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The week at the General Assembly ended without a budget veto override or compromise on the budget. Legislators considered bills on a variety of other topics....more

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