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DHEC CON 2022

A Review of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control Certificate of Need Program
February 2022

REPORT (PDF)     SUMMARY (PDF)

Members of the S.C. General Assembly requested that we conduct an audit of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control Certificate of Need program.

Objectives

  • Examine potential areas for reform of the certificate of need program.
  • Review the certificate of need process.
  • Review the role of staff in administering the certificate of need program.
  • Review COVID-19 pandemic related issue pertaining to the certificate of need program.
  • Review the role providers play in the certificate of need process.