AN ACT CONCERNING THE OFFICE OF HEALTH STRATEGY'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM.

This bill updates Connecticut's Certificate of Need program for healthcare facilities. It requires hospitals to report budget transfers within 30 days and adds new review criteria for ownership transfers. Specifically, when reviewing ownership changes, the health department must assess whether alternatives were considered to maintain healthcare diversity and ensure service continuity for three years. These changes directly affect hospitals planning ownership shifts or major facility expansions, aiming to protect community healthcare access.