Implications of certificate of need legislation for institutional pharmacy practice.
Federal certificate of need legislation (Section 1122 of Public Law 92-603)aimed at the elimination of costly, duplicative or unneeded health care expenditures is discussed. This law applies only to institutional providers receiving federal reimbursements. The key issues for pharmacy are that proposed substantial changes in service and capital expenditures of $100,000 or more must be justified to local and state comprehensive planning agencies prior to implentation. Failure to comply with the legislation can result in a reduction or withholding of federal reimbursement.
D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D006268:Health Facilities; D007885:Legislation, Pharmacy; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital; D014481:United States