Becker's Healthcare May 24, 2023
A South Carolina law rolling back much of the state’s certificate-of-need law could lead to a spike in hospital projects, but rural communities might not see benefits, the Post and Courier reported May 21.
Gov. Henry McMaster signed the bill into law May 17, and it will scale back the state’s certificate-of-need law in phases, according to the report. The certificate-of-need law requires state approval for new hospitals and other healthcare facilities, significant changes in the number of beds, or purchasing expensive new equipment.
Starting July 1, many of the restrictions come off surgery centers and other facilities that provide healthcare services outside a hospital setting, according to the report. Restrictions on new hospitals and adding new beds...
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