North Carolina S370 repeals Certificate of Need laws, allowing hospitals to temporarily waive rules and increase bed capacity.
North Carolina S370 repeals the state's Certificate of Need laws, which previously required hospitals to obtain approval before expanding services or facilities. The bill allows hospitals to temporarily waive certain rules and increase bed capacity without prior approval. It also modifies definitions related to health care facilities and providers, and repeals several statutes related to the Certificate of Need process. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2026.
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