Bill > H5355

This bill repeals Chapter 23-15 of the Rhode Island General Laws, which is known as the "Health Care Certificate of Need Act of Rhode Island." The certificate of need (CON) process was a regulatory mechanism used by the state department of health to review and approve proposed new healthcare equipment and institutional health services before they could be implemented. By eliminating this entire chapter, the bill would remove the requirement for healthcare providers and facilities to obtain prior approval from the state before investing in new medical equipment or services that exceed certain cost thresholds. This means healthcare providers would have more flexibility to develop and offer new services without going through a lengthy review process that previously required demonstrating need, affordability, and potential impact on the existing healthcare system. The legislation would take effect immediately upon its passage, effectively ending the state's current process of centralized healthcare infrastructure planning and investment oversight.

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