Hospice Providers: CON Laws Need Overhaul in Some States

Some hospice providers have hit roadblocks when it comes to navigating needs determination methodologies certificate of need (CON) laws in certain states, citing outdated processes for assessing underserved populations. Determining an unmet need for hospice can be a challenging feat that includes many variables beyond the scope of some current CON policies in place, according […]

Hospices Seek Special Focus CONs to Reach Underserved Populations

Some states with certificate of need (CON) regulations have special focus policies that allow hospice providers to expand services among underserved communities. But navigating these CON processes can be a challenge. State medical facilities plans (SMFPs) are programs built into CON processes that focus on expanding health care services among populations with specific unmet needs. […]