South Carolina
20
Fiscal Ranking
South Carolina ranks 20th among the US states for its fiscal health.
22
Federal Regulatory Impact Ranking
In 2015, South Carolina experienced the 22nd highest impact of federal regulations.
35
Health Care Ranking
South Carolina ranks near the middle in the Healthcare Openness and Access Project Index.
22
Number of Certificate-of-Need Laws
CON laws, which require government permission before adding, expanding, or improving healthcare facilities, have failed to meet any of their stated goals.
+650 M
Rainy Day Fund
South Carolina has $650 million more than it needs to weather a recession of average severity.
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Certificate-of-Need Laws: Implications for South Carolina