Across the United States, Certificate-of-Need (CON) laws require health care providers to get government approval before building new facilities or adding services. While intended to prevent oversupply and keep costs low, these laws often do the opposite by limiting competition, driving up prices, and restricting access to care. Through modernizing or eliminating outdated CON laws, states can boost competition, lower costs, and ensure patients get the care they need.

This resource outlines real-world solutions from states that have successfully reformed or repealed CON laws: CL CON One-Pager