Proposed Bill No. 6600 aims to amend section 19a-638 of the general statutes by eliminating most certificate of need requirements for health care facilities, while retaining specific exceptions. The bill stipulates that certificate of need requirements will still apply to the transfer of ownership of health care facilities to entities other than physicians, the termination of inpatient or outpatient services by hospitals (including mental health and substance abuse services), and the termination of surgical services by outpatient surgical facilities. Additionally, it maintains requirements for the termination of emergency departments, relocation of certain health services, and transactions involving private equity companies acquiring controlling interests in health care facilities or large group practices.

The proposed changes will streamline the regulatory process for health care facilities by removing unnecessary certificate of need requirements, while still ensuring oversight in critical areas that impact patient care and access to services. The bill reflects a shift towards reducing bureaucratic barriers in the health care sector, promoting efficiency, and potentially encouraging investment in health care services, while still safeguarding essential services that require regulatory scrutiny.