Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 19 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES
Division 60 - Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee
Chapter 50 - Certificate of Need Program
Section 19 CSR 60-50.200 - Purpose and Structure
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 6, March 15, 2024
PURPOSE: This rule describes the purpose of the Certificate of Need (CON) statute and the structure of the Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee.
(1) The Certificate of Need (CON) statute, sections 197.300-197.366, RSMo, became effective September 28, 1979, except those sections which were not effective until October 1, 1980 or later. CON had its origin in the federal Public Law 93-641, 1974, and was initially intended to address issues of need, cost, and distribution of health services, as well as other factors which impact the health of the population.
(2) The purpose of the CON statute is to achieve the highest level of health for Missourians through cost containment, reasonable access, and public accountability. The goals are to-
(3) The CON statute is administered by the nine (9)-member Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee (committee). Five (5) members are appointed by the governor, two (2) by the president protem of the senate, and two (2) by the speaker of the house, each serving two (2)-year terms or until replaced.
(4) On behalf of the committee, the CON Program provides technical and administrative services as shown in rule 19 CSR 60-50.900.
*Original authority: 197.320, RSMo 1979, amended 1993, 1995, 1999.
