title: Exception to the CON rule. HealthSouth's exemption from certificate-of-need law draws Alabama Hospital Association into legal fray.
abstract: The Alabama Hospital Association, like many healthcare industry lobby groups, has always taken a cautious and impartial approach to disputes among its members. But this summer, the association (headed by Michael Horsley, left) joined two hospitals in their legal battle against HealthSouth Corp. and its plan to build a "digital" facility. A hearing later this month may determine whether it ever opens for business.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Romano
mesh_terms: D000407:Alabama; D002567:Certificate of Need / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D004465:Economic Competition / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006075:Governing Board; D007882:Legislation, Hospital; D012954:Societies, Hospital / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000458:organization & administration