Georgia Senate passed a bill (HB 1339) to loosen health care permitting, aiming to create new healthcare options.
Georgia Senate passed a bill to loosen health care permitting, aiming to create new healthcare options for patients. The legislation, House Bill 1339, focuses on relaxing certificate of need requirements for building health facilities and offering new services. Democrats are pushing for Medicaid expansion alongside these changes, while opponents warn that increased competition could undercut rural hospitals by drawing away their best-paying patients.
March 14, 2024
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