Providing that small format, micro hospitals are exempt from certificate of need review

HB 3487 exempts small format, micro hospitals in West Virginia from requiring a certificate of need (CON) review before operating. This means these facilities would not need state approval for certain expansions or operations that typically require CON. The bill amends state law to specifically exclude micro hospitals from the CON process, streamlining their ability to provide care without additional regulatory hurdles. The exemption applies directly to small hospital operators seeking to establish or maintain services without the standard state review. The bill is currently in the House Health and Human Resources committee for further consideration.