Certificate of Need Improvement Amendment Act of 2024

This bill amends the District of Columbia's Certificate of Need process to reduce administrative burdens on healthcare providers while maintaining oversight of health equity and uncompensated care. It exempts digital telehealth platforms and standalone primary or specialist clinics from the standard review, requiring only a registration process instead. The legislation also updates the rules by mandating biennial threshold reviews for capital spending, extending project timelines for active construction, and raising the bed-count trigger for new certificates. Additionally, it clarifies definitions for group practices and excludes non-patient care projects like elevator or HVAC upgrades from the review process.