Thread by @AngelaCErickson, 12 states have suspended Certificate of Need laws to expand healthcare access [...]

12 states have suspended Certificate of Need laws to expand healthcare access during COVID-19. But why do we have laws that limit healthcare access in the first place?
https://pacificlegal.org/certificate-of-need-laws-covid-19/
@PacificLegal @mercatus

States are suspending Certificate of Need laws in the wake of COVID-19 but the damage might already...

COVID-19 is pushing hospitals to full or near-full capacity, but 12 states are reevaluating certificate of need laws that restrict health care options.

https://pacificlegal.org/certificate-of-need-laws-covid-19/

Update: 13 states. Nebraska’s governor, on March 31, suspended that state’s CON law for hospital beds. https://northplattepost.com/posts/5e83d5d3afae0f4d5f5eb17c

The Connecticut Office of Health Strategy, on March 16, temporarily waived Certificate of Need review requirements for projects deemed necessary to respond to COVID-19. @GovNedLamont https://www.natlawreview.com/article/ohs-streamlines-application-process-con-waivers-to-respond-to-covid-19

OHS Streamlines Application Process for CON Waivers to Respond to COVID-19

On March 20, the Connecticut Office of Health Strategy (OHS) issued new guidance (Guidance) on the process for requesting a certificate of need (CON) waiver for projects related to the COVID-19 respon

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/ohs-streamlines-application-process-con-waivers-to-respond-to-covid-19

Georgia’s governor, on March 20, called for the suspension of Georgia’s CON law indefinitely for projects deemed necessary to respond to COVID-19. @BrianKempGA https://www.bakerdonelson.com/coronavirus-executive-order-relaxes-regulatory-requirements-on-health-care-facilities-physicians-and-pharmacists-in-georgia

Coronavirus: Executive Order Relaxes Regulatory Requirements on Health Care Facilities, Physicians,...

On March 20, 2020, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued an Executive Order "Reducing Regulations to Assist the State's Response to the Spread of COVID-19".

https://www.bakerdonelson.com/coronavirus-executive-order-relaxes-regulatory-requirements-on-health-care-facilities-physicians-and-pharmacists-in-georgia

Iowa’s governor, on March 17, suspended that state’s CON law for hospital beds. @KimReynoldsIA @ktivnews https://ktiv.com/2020/03/17/gov-reynolds-issues-a-state-of-public-health-disaster-emergency/

Gov. Reynolds issues State of Public Health Disaster Emergency

The proclamation also allows state agencies additional flexibility in responding to the unprecedented COVID-19 situation and supports the critical work of public health.

https://ktiv.com/2020/03/17/gov-reynolds-issues-a-state-of-public-health-disaster-emergency/

Indiana’s governor waived requirements for nursing home Certificates of Need on March 19. @GovHolcomb https://www.chronicle-tribune.com/gov-holcomb-enacts-more-restrictions/article_a43ffbec-098e-5285-8995-3df6c2b4f09f.html

Gov. Holcomb enacts more restrictions

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb took additional unprecedented actions today by signing executive orders that extend the closure of schools, provide economic relief and protections for...

https://www.chronicle-tribune.com/gov-holcomb-enacts-more-restrictions/article_a43ffbec-098e-5285-8995-3df6c2b4f09f.html

New York’s governor, on March 20, suspended the state’s CON law for projects deemed necessary to respond to COVID-19 through April 11, 2020. @andrewcuomo @politico https://www.politico.com/states/new-york/albany/story/2020/03/19/every-law-and-regulation-suspended-by-cuomo-during-the-coronavirus-crisis-1268180

Here's every law and regulation Cuomo had suspended during coronavirus crisis

Many actions have escaped wide public notice.

https://www.politico.com/states/new-york/albany/story/2020/03/19/every-law-and-regulation-suspended-by-cuomo-during-the-coronavirus-crisis-1268180

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, on March 12, temporarily lifted its CON law for hospital beds, but recently denied a Certificate of Need for a new facility. @ncdhhs @RoyCooperNC http://www.thetribunepapers.com/2020/03/15/north-carolina-temporarily-lifts-restrictions-on-hospital-beds/ https://www.corneliustoday.com/22177-2/

NC denies Certificate of Need for Atrium in Cornelius | Cornelius Today

The North Carolina Dept. of Health & Human Services has turned down a Certificate of Need from Atrium Health Lake Norman to build a 30-bed acute care hospital in North Mecklenburg. The $147...

http://www.thetribunepapers.com/2020/03/15/north-carolina-temporarily-lifts-restrictions-on-hospital-beds/

The Maryland Health Care Commission has issued several emergency Certificates of Need, the first on March 18. @GovLarryHogan @MDHealthDept https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2020/03/31/six-state-hospitals-adding-340-new-beds-in-push-to.html

Six state hospitals adding 340 new beds, as state pushes for 6,000

These hospitals have already sought special clearance to expand their capacity.

https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2020/03/31/six-state-hospitals-adding-340-new-beds-in-push-to.html

Michigan’s governor, on March 18, allowed for the issuing of emergency Certificates of Need until April 15, 2020. @GovWhitmer https://www.crainsdetroit.com/health-care/hospitals-prepare-covid-19-patient-surge-alternative-sites-offer-space

As hospitals prepare for COVID-19 patient surge, alternative sites offer space

https://www.crainsdetroit.com/health-care/hospitals-prepare-covid-19-patient-surge-alternative-sites-offer-space

South Carolina’s governor, on March 19, suspended the state’s CON law for projects deemed necessary to respond to COVID-19. @henrymcmaster https://www.myhorrynews.com/coronavirus/south-carolina-now-has-81-covid-19-cases-including-six-in-horry-county/article_91336a22-6a21-11ea-be26-d764661d112f.html

South Carolina now has 81 COVID-19 cases, including six in Horry County

The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said Thursday that the number of COVID-19 patients rose to 81 cases across 17 counties, up from 60 on Wednesday, including one

https://www.myhorrynews.com/coronavirus/south-carolina-now-has-81-covid-19-cases-including-six-in-horry-county/article_91336a22-6a21-11ea-be26-d764661d112f.html

Tennessee’s governor, on March 19, suspended the state’s CON law for projects deemed necessary to respond to COVID-19 until May 18, 2020. @GovBillLee https://www.tnpharm.org/news/news-posts-pages/governor-lee-issues-new-executive-order-to-combat-covid-19/

Governor Lee Issues *NEW* Executive Order to Combat COVID-19 - Tennessee Pharmacists Association

March 19, 2020 Governor Bill Lee Issues Executive Order #15 in Response to COVID-19 and Repeals Executive Order #14 On March 19, 2020, Governor Bill Lee has issued Executive Order ... read more

https://www.tnpharm.org/news/news-posts-pages/governor-lee-issues-new-executive-order-to-combat-covid-19/

Virginia’s governor, on March 20, authorized the suspension of the state’s CON law to increase hospital beds. @GovernorVA https://patch.com/virginia/fairfaxcity/va-coronavirus-cases-surpass-150-hospitals-free-add-more-beds

VA Coronavirus Cases Surpass 150; Hospitals Free To Add More Beds

As the number of coronavirus cases surpasses 150, Gov. Ralph Northam eases restrictions on hospitals so they can add more beds.

https://patch.com/virginia/fairfaxcity/va-coronavirus-cases-surpass-150-hospitals-free-add-more-beds

Washington’s governor, on March 30, suspended Certificate of Need requirements for nursing homes and assisted living facilities until April 30, 2020. @GovInslee https://www.northcountyoutlook.com/inslee-issues-additional-waivers-of-state-laws-and-agency-requirements/article_e2fc9874-72eb-11ea-8809-4f216f8a104e.html

Inslee issues additional waivers of state laws and agency requirements in response to COVID-19...

Gov. Jay Inslee on March 30 announced new measures that waive certain statutory and regulatory requirements as part of the state's ongoing response to the COVID-19 outbreak:

https://www.northcountyoutlook.com/inslee-issues-additional-waivers-of-state-laws-and-agency-requirements/article_e2fc9874-72eb-11ea-8809-4f216f8a104e.html

Update 14 states: The Vermont Green Mountain Care Board, on March 25, established procedures for emergency CONS until April 15, 2020. @GovPhilScott https://www.vpr.org/post/vermont-coronavirus-updates-tuesday-march-24#stream/0

Vermont Coronavirus Updates For Tuesday, March 24

Vermont reporters provide a quick round-up of ongoing local coverage of coronavirus for Tuesday, March 24.

https://www.vpr.org/post/vermont-coronavirus-updates-tuesday-march-24#stream/0

In Kentucky no new CONS will be issued until further notice placing a permanent freeze on our healthcare capacity. @CHFSKy @GovAndyBeshear @christopherotts https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oig/dcn/Pages/cn.aspx

You can follow @AngelaCErickson.

Tip: mention @twtextapp on a Twitter thread with the keyword “unroll” to get a link to it.

Latest Threads Unrolled: