Introduced by Sen. Glenn Steil (R) on October 24, 2001, to repeal the state certificate of need program, which requires a hospital to get permission from the state to expand the size or number of its facilities, even though market demand in an area may require greater capacity. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 787 to 791, and Senate Bill 802.
Referred to the Senate Health Policy Committee on October 24, 2001.
1) What? A free market in health care? by Anonymous on October 25, 2001 Hey! These guys want the market to determine whether, where, and how many hospitals, MRIs, CAT scans, etc. there should be - not the government! What do they think this is, a free country or something? I'm calling my kommissar right now - the collective can't allow this! Reply
2) 2001 Senate Bill 787 by admin on January 1, 2001 Introduced in the Senate on October 24, 2001