House Bill No. 7050 seeks to amend the Certificate of Need (CON) program under the Office of Health Strategy by repealing Section 19a-643 and introducing new regulations that require health care facilities to provide operational and financial data. The bill empowers the Commissioner of Health Strategy to implement necessary policies and procedures for the CON program while ensuring public engagement through hearings. It also revises the definition of "termination of services" to indicate that it applies when services are ceased for a total of more than 180 days within a two-year period or for 30 consecutive days or more.

Additionally, the bill introduces an expedited review process for certain CON applications, particularly those addressing significant unmet needs in the applicant's service area, allowing for quicker decisions without a public hearing. It raises the financial cap for independent consultants conducting Comprehensive Market Impact Reviews from $200,000 to $300,000 per application and clarifies the requirements for hospital ownership transfers. The provisions of the bill are set to take effect on October 1, 2025, with specific sections, including those related to the expedited review process, becoming effective earlier on July 1, 2025.

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