AN ACT relating to certificate of need.

Summary

The bill amends KRS 216B.015 to revise and add definitions used in the state’s certificate‑of‑need program. It introduces new categories such as abortion facilities, ambulatory surgical centers, certified surgical assistants, and sets a $15 million capital‑expenditure minimum that is adjusted for inflation each year. These changes clarify when health‑care providers must seek a certificate of need, affecting providers, insurers and patients.

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