Repeals the certificate of need process for new health care equipment and services in Rhode Island.

The bill repeals the certificate of need process statutes used by the Rhode Island Department of Health to determine the need for new health care equipment and new institutional health services. This process required health care providers and facilities to seek approval before offering new services or equipment. The repeal removes these requirements, allowing for the development and offering of new health care services and equipment without prior state approval.

Repeals the certificate of need process for new health care equipment and services in Rhode Island.

The bill repeals the certificate of need process statutes used by the Rhode Island Department of Health to determine the need for new health care equipment and new institutional health services. This process required health care providers and facilities to seek approval before offering new services or equipment. The repeal removes these requirements, allowing for the development and offering of new health care services and equipment without prior state approval.