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This bill amends Section 41-7-173 of the Mississippi Code to increase the minimum dollar amounts that trigger a Certificate of Need (CON) review for capital expenditures and major medical equipment. Specifically, the bill raises the threshold for major medical equipment from $1.5 million to $1.725 million, and adjusts capital expenditure limits for clinical health services from $5 million to $5.75 million, and for nonclinical health services from $10 million to $11.5 million. These amounts will be adjusted for inflation as published by the State Department of Health. A Certificate of Need is a regulatory process that requires healthcare providers to obtain approval from the state before making significant investments in medical facilities or equipment. The purpose of this bill is to update the financial thresholds that trigger CON review, potentially reducing the regulatory burden on healthcare providers by raising the monetary limits at which such reviews are required. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing healthcare facilities and providers time to prepare for the new thresholds.

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