Local Health Leaders Oppose Micro-Hospital Bill Efforts
Hospital Association, Mon Health oppose new micro-hospital Certificate of Need bill
The Dominion Post | Wednesday, March 26, 2025
In a recent discussion covered by The Dominion Post, local health leaders opposed a new bill aimed at simplifying the process for establishing micro-hospitals in West Virginia, arguing it could undermine existing healthcare facilities like Jefferson Medical Center and Berkeley Medical Center, which serve the local population. Lead sponsor Wayne Clark emphasized the need for more healthcare resources due to a bed shortage in the Eastern Panhandle, while representatives from the West Virginia Hospital Association and Mon Health voiced concerns that this legislation could eliminate necessary regulatory measures. The push for this bill continues, with discussions planned for upcoming committee markups.