Iowa SSB3084 modifies the certificate of need process for health services.

Iowa SSB3084 amends the certificate of need process for health services. The bill removes certain facilities and health maintenance organizations from the definition of "affected person." It also eliminates the requirement for applicants to demonstrate that existing facilities are used efficiently. The bill limits the circumstances requiring a certificate of need to specific construction, relocation, capital expenditures, and equipment acquisitions. It allows the Department of Health and Human Services to defer decisions on certificate of need applications for up to 30 days.

Iowa SSB3084 modifies the certificate of need process for health services.

Iowa SSB3084 amends the certificate of need process for health services. The bill removes certain facilities and health maintenance organizations from the definition of "affected person." It also eliminates the requirement for applicants to demonstrate that existing facilities are used efficiently. The bill limits the circumstances requiring a certificate of need to specific construction, relocation, capital expenditures, and equipment acquisitions. It allows the Department of Health and Human Services to defer decisions on certificate of need applications for up to 30 days.