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The Certificate of Need (CON) Program will be conducting Regional Public Hearings to allow public review and comment regarding the draft of the South Carolina Health Plan. A court reporter will be present for public comments. Written comments can be submitted to the Certificate of Need Program no later than 5:00 PM on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Review public hearing agenda and contact information. |
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| Date & Time | Region | Address |
| Tuesday, December 5, 2023 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Lowcountry | Charleston County Health Department 3685 Rivers Avenue North Charleston, S.C. 29405 |
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Wednesday, December 6, 2023 |
Midlands | First Choice Community Center 217 Park Terrace Drive, Suite 100 Columbia, S.C. 29212 |
| Tuesday, December 12, 2023 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Upstate | Spartanburg County Health Department 120 Dillon Drive Spartanburg, S.C. 29307 |
| Wednesday, December 13, 2023 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Pee Dee | Florence County Health Department Annex 1705 West Evans Street Florence, S.C. 29501 |
Questions about recent CON changes? Review the 2023 Act No. 20 Frequently Asked Questions.
The Certificate of Need Program administers a regulatory regime known as the State Certification of Need and Health Facility Licensure Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") that is set forth in S.C. Code Sections 44-7-110 to 44-7-230.
The purpose of the Act is to promote cost containment, prevent unnecessary duplication of health care facilities and services, guide the establishment of health facilities and services which will best serve public need and ensure high quality services are provided in health facilities in this State.
If you have a question as to whether the Act applies to an existing or proposed health facility or service, you may seek a determination from the Department by writing the CON Program at the addresses listed below. Department staff are not able to provide you with an applicability determination by the telephone, only respond to general questions about the Act and how it is administered by the CON Program.
Regulations and Code of Laws
- Regulation 61-15, Certification of Need for Health Facilities and Services
- State Certification of Need and Health Facility Licensure Act, Section 44-7-110, et seq.