Repeal Missouri’s Certificate of Need law

I urge you to support the repeal of Missouri’s Certificate of Need (CON) law by voting for HB 1616 or SB 890.

CON laws deliberately restrict competition in health care, limiting Missourians’ access to the medical treatments and services they desperately need. This, in turn, results in higher health care costs for Missouri families.

This repeal legislation would empower hospitals and medical providers throughout the state to supply new services and emergency care without having to first get permission from government bureaucrats and would-be competitors.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, governors around the country were quick to suspend CON requirements, which dramatically expanded access to lifesaving care for patients who needed it. Swift emergency actions like this saved countless lives since 2020.

That’s why we need legislative action to permanently remove red tape standing in the way of more hospitals and services for Missourians.

As a strong supporter of expanding access to high-quality and affordable health care, I encourage you to vote in favor of giving hospitals more flexibility and capability to add the hospital beds they need without being caught in red tape. Please vote for HB 1616 or SB 890.

Thank you for your consideration.