Lawmakers move forward with repealing certificate of need requirements over industry objections
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 25, 2019
Florida House legislators have approved a measure to end certificate-of-needs requirements over powerful objections from the nursing home industry.
Federal report recommends killing certificates of need for nursing homes
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 05, 2018
A new federal report is suggesting getting rid of certificate of need requirements for nursing homes to help fuel more choice and competition in the field.
Feds want Alaska to ditch law requiring healthcare providers to prove need before expanding
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 08, 2018
Staff from the Federal Trade Commission have recommended Alaska repeal its certificate-of-need laws, which require healthcare providers to get state approval before they can expand by opening new locations,...
Expert rips need for CON laws
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 06, 2017
Ending nursing home certificate-of-need laws could spur innovation within the sector, one expert argued in a published journal piece in June.
State News
Mar 01, 2014
HAWAII — One of the most expensive states in the country for long-term care is staring down the barrel of dwindling budgets and a rapidly growing elderly population. Officials are taking proactive measures...