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This bill, concerning certificates of need, amends Tennessee law to extend the timeframe for healthcare institutions to formally oppose an application for a certificate of need. Previously, an institution had to file written notice of opposition with the Health Facilities Commission at least 15 days before the scheduled meeting where the application would be heard. This bill doubles that period to 30 days, providing more time for potential opponents to prepare and submit their objections. Additionally, the bill requires that the applicant's public notice, typically published in a local newspaper, must now explicitly state this 30-day opposition period. A certificate of need is a regulatory approval required in many states before a healthcare provider can build new facilities, expand services, or acquire major medical equipment, intended to ensure that new healthcare resources are necessary and will not negatively impact existing providers.

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2558&ga=114