The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5293, aims to streamline the certificate of need (CON) application process in order to enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery. Key provisions of the bill include the establishment of efficient timelines for processing CON applications, which will include reasonable limits on extensions. Additionally, the bill mandates automatic approval of applications if the specified timelines are not adhered to, thereby reducing unnecessary delays in the approval process.

Furthermore, the bill introduces an expedited review process for certain categories and services requiring a certificate of need, and it seeks to minimize redundant information requests associated with CON applications. The overall goal of these changes is to improve patient care by eliminating bottlenecks in the application and approval process for healthcare services.