Certificate of Need (CON) laws are regulations that require healthcare providers to obtain permission from a state regulatory board before building new facilities or expanding existing ones. These laws, which were first enacted in the 1960s, were intended to control healthcare costs and improve access to care. However, they have been a subject of debate in recent years, with some arguing that they limit competition and hinder access to care, while others believe they are necessary to ensure the quality and efficiency of healthcare services. In this blog post, we will provide a comprehensive overview of CON laws, their history, and the arguments for and against them.
“CON” laws, couldn’t be a better name! LOL