North CarolinaProposal calls for removing approval rules for surgery and rehab facilities
The committee proposal calls for removing certificate-of-need requirements for surgery and inpatient rehabilitation, and sets aside money for the health department's work.
What it does
The committee proposal calls for removing certificate-of-need requirements for ambulatory surgery facilities and inpatient rehabilitation services, facilities, and beds.
The bill would set aside $50,000 for the health department to carry out the listed work and prepare a plan for phasing out the state's remaining certificate-of-need rules.
Argument forIf adopted, the proposal could give providers more room to offer ambulatory surgery and inpatient rehabilitation services by removing certificate-of-need requirements for them.
Argument againstThe $50,000 could leave the health department with limited money to carry out the listed work and prepare a plan for phasing out other certificate-of-need rules.
More detail
The committee proposal calls for removing certificate-of-need requirements for ambulatory surgery and inpatient rehabilitation. The proposal names ambulatory surgery facilities and inpatient rehabilitation services, facilities, and beds. The bill says it would take effect July 1, 2026.
The bill would set aside $50,000 for the Department of Health and Human Services to carry out the listed work and prepare a plan. The plan would cover the phased elimination of the state's remaining certificate-of-need rules and recommend a timeline for specific services and facilities. The money would come from the General Fund and go to the department's Division of Health Service Regulation. The funds are for fiscal year 2026–2027. The department would submit its plan to state lawmakers and the Fiscal Research Division by July 1, 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 13Reptd Fav Com SubstituteLatest
- May 13Com Substitute Adopted
- May 13Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base BudgetMinor
- May 6Withdrawn From Com
- May 6Re-ref to Health Care. If fav, re-ref to Appropriations/Base BudgetMinor
- May 4Passed 1st ReadingMinor
- May 4Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the SenateMinor
- Apr 30FiledIntroduced
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