‘No such thing as a competitor’s veto’ and other arguments as Kentucky CON debate renews

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 883

Last Updated: 4 months, 4 weeks ago


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FRANKFORT — The debate over certificate of need regulation in Kentucky is back for the 2026 legislative session.

HB 407 progress

House Bill 407 from Rep. Marianne Proctor, R-Union, would entitle applicants for certificates of need to a hearing before the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Now only providers who already have a certificate to provide the service in question may …

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