Repeal Certificate of Need Process

HB 2007 repeals West Virginia's certificate of need (CON) program, which previously required health care facilities to obtain state approval before expanding services or building new facilities. This directly affects hospitals, clinics, and health care providers that would have needed CON approval for new services or infrastructure. The bill terminates the West Virginia Health Care Authority's CON program and transfers its remaining powers, assets, and employees to the Secretary of the Department of Health, while establishing a summary review process for behavioral health services to meet federal Medicaid requirements. Funds previously tied to the CON program will be redirected to the general revenue fund.