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Lawmakers Send Bill to the Governor to Help Rural Hospitals Open New Services

Source
Mississippi Today
Date
Mar 12, 2026
Summary
Describes state-level legislation in Mississippi creating a pilot program that changes certificate of needs (CON) laws. The program would loosen CON regulations for small communities with extra exemptions for the Mississippi Delta. Discusses the potential impact on rural hospitals.
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Delta Region · Healthcare business and finance · Hospitals · Legislation and regulations · Mississippi