Certificate-of-Need Laws
Certificate-of-need (CON) laws require healthcare providers to seek permission from state regulators before they offer new services, expand facilities, or invest in technology. While the original hope was that CON laws would restrain healthcare costs, increase healthcare quality, and improve access to care for poor and underserved communities, a large body of academic research suggests that CON laws have instead limited access, degraded quality, and increased cost.
Despite this poor track record, CON laws remain in most states, keeping millions of Americans from getting the care they need.
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South Carolina's Certificate-of-Need Program: Three Numbers Everyone Should Know about CON Laws
Chair Simrill and distinguished members of the Certificate-of-Need (CON) Ad Hoc Committee:My name is Matthew Mitchell. I am an
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North Carolina’s Certificate-of-Need Program: Three Numbers Everyone Should Know about CON Laws
In North Carolina, healthcare providers who wish to open or expand facilities must first obtain a certificate of need (CON)
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Alaska's Certificate-of-Need Program: Three Numbers Everyone Should Know about CON Laws
Cochair Bishop, Cochair Stedman, and distinguished members of the Senate Finance Committee:My name is Matthew Mitchell. I am an
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West Virginia's Certificate-of-Need Program: Five Numbers Everyone Should Know about CON
West Virginia House of Delegates, Health and Human Resources CommitteeChair Rohrbach and distinguished members of the House
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Missouri's Certificate-of-Need Program: Lessons from Research
Missouri House of Representatives, Downsizing State Government CommitteeChair Baker, Vice Chair Schnelting, Ranking Member
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It’s Time for States to Ditch Certificate-of-Need Laws
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Why Is CON Still in Alaska?
Read more at the Juneau Empire.
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South Carolina's Certificate-of-Need Program: Lessons from Research
Chair Davis and distinguished members of the subcommittee:My name is Matthew Mitchell. I am an economist at the Mercatus Center
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A Missed Opportunity To Expand WV Health Care
Matthew Mitchell explains why the recent failure of CON reform efforts in the state legislature is a travesty for West
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Alaska's Certificate-of-Need Program: Lessons from Research
Chair Costello and distinguished members of the committee:My name is Matthew Mitchell. I am an economist at the Mercatus Center
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Benefits to Patients and Providers in Alaska With the Removal of CON Laws
Chair Costello, Vice Chair Holland, and members of the committee:My name is Darcy Bryan, and I am a practicing obstetrician
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Minnesota and Certificate-of-Need Programs 2020
Minnesota regulates ground ambulance services with a certificate-of-need (CON) law. CON laws require healthcare providers to
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Wisconsin and Caps on Healthcare Service 2020
Wisconsin does not have a certificate-of-need (CON) program, but it does set numerical caps on five service categories, which
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Maine’s Certificate-of-Need Program: Lessons from Research
Chairs Sanborn and Tepler and distinguished members of the committee:My name is Matthew Mitchell. I am an economist at the
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North Carolina and Certificate-of-Need Programs 2020
Since 1978, North Carolina has restricted the supply of health care with certificate-of-need (CON) programs. These programs
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Virginia and Certificate-of-Need Programs 2020
Since 1973, Virginia has restricted the supply of health care with certificate-of-need (CON) programs. These programs prohibit
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Maryland and Certificate-of-Need Programs 2020
Since 1968, Maryland has restricted the supply of health care with certificate-of-need (CON) programs. These programs prohibit
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Massachusetts and Certificate-of-Need Programs 2020
Since 1972, Massachusetts has restricted the supply of health care with certificate-of-need (CON) programs. These programs
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Michigan and Certificate-of-Need Programs 2020
Since 1972, Michigan has restricted the supply of health care with certificate-of-need (CON) programs. These programs prohibit
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Vermont and Certificate-of-Need Programs 2020
Since 1979, Vermont has restricted the supply of health care with certificate-of-need (CON) programs. These programs prohibit