Kentucky SB348 amends the issuance of certificates of need for ambulatory surgical centers and other health facilities.

Kentucky SB348 modifies the issuance of certificates of need for various health facilities. It exempts certain facilities from needing a certificate of need, including ambulatory surgical centers, certain outpatient health facilities, and dispensaries within business or industrial establishments. The bill also outlines specific conditions under which a certificate of need is required for establishing a health facility, making substantial changes, or acquiring major medical equipment.

Kentucky SB348 amends the issuance of certificates of need for ambulatory surgical centers and other health facilities.

Kentucky SB348 modifies the issuance of certificates of need for various health facilities. It exempts certain facilities from needing a certificate of need, including ambulatory surgical centers, certain outpatient health facilities, and dispensaries within business or industrial establishments. The bill also outlines specific conditions under which a certificate of need is required for establishing a health facility, making substantial changes, or acquiring major medical equipment.