Bill > LD743

This bill eliminates the Certificate of Need (CON) requirements in Maine by repealing Title 22, Chapter 103-A, which previously mandated that health care providers obtain approval from the Department of Health and Human Services before introducing new health care services or procedures in a market area. The bill systematically removes references to the CON process across multiple sections of Maine state law, effectively streamlining the process for health care providers to expand or establish new services. Specifically, the bill makes technical amendments to various statutes related to health maintenance organizations, nursing facilities, hospitals, and other health care entities, removing language that previously required CON approval. The goal of the bill appears to be increasing healthcare accessibility and reducing administrative barriers by eliminating the requirement for providers to seek government permission before offering new services. By removing these regulatory hurdles, the bill aims to potentially increase competition, innovation, and availability of health care services in Maine.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=743&snum=132