The West Virginia Hospital Association has taken a stand against Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s recent push to repeal the state’s certificate of need regulations. These regulations require healthcare providers to obtain approval before opening new facilities or offering certain services. Morrisey argues that these regulations restrict competition and drive up healthcare costs.
However, the Hospital Association believes that the certificate of need regulations are essential for protecting the quality and accessibility of healthcare services in the state. They argue that without these regulations in place, there could be an oversaturation of healthcare facilities in certain areas, leading to a lower quality of care and increased costs for patients.
The Association has stated that they will continue to advocate for the preservation of the certificate of need regulations in order to ensure that West Virginians have access to high-quality and affordable healthcare services. They urge policymakers to consider the potential negative impacts that repealing these regulations could have on the state’s healthcare system.
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