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This bill, titled the "Certificate of Need Law; bring forward provisions of," aims to re-enact and make technical amendments to Mississippi's existing Certificate of Need (CON) Law, which governs the establishment and expansion of healthcare facilities and services. The CON Law, found in Sections 41-7-171 through 41-7-209 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, requires healthcare providers to obtain approval from the State Department of Health (MSDH) before undertaking certain projects, such as building new facilities, expanding existing ones, or acquiring major medical equipment, to ensure that these developments meet the healthcare needs of the state and are financially viable. The bill specifically amends Section 41-7-185 to make minor, non-substantive changes to the powers of the MSDH in administering the CON program, such as accepting funds and contracting with other entities. The overall purpose is to ensure these provisions remain active and can be considered for future amendments, thereby continuing the state's oversight of healthcare resource development.

Health and Social Services

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