Such term, when used in connection with health services, means that the health care facility or health maintenance organization holds itself out as capable of providing, or as having the means for the provision of, specified health services. A health care facility may not offer a new institutional health service which is subject to Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-21-260(15) and 22-21-263, et. seq., without first obtaining a certificate of need therefor.
Author: State Health Planning and Development Agency
Ala. Admin. Code r. 410-1-2-.16
Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-21-260(15), 22-21-263, et. seq.