西弗吉尼亚州因可及性问题拒绝废除医疗保健审批计划的法案。 West Virginia rejects bill to repeal healthcare approval program amid access concerns.

西弗吉尼亚州众议院卫生和人力资源委员会拒绝了一项旨在废除需求证明 （CON） 计划的法案，该计划要求州政府批准医疗保健服务。 The West Virginia House Health and Human Resources Committee rejected a bill aiming to repeal the Certificate of Need (CON) program, which mandates state approval for healthcare services. 支持者认为，废除该法案将促进竞争并降低成本，而包括西弗吉尼亚州医院协会（West Virginia Hospital Association）在内的反对者则担心这可能会限制服务不足地区的访问。 Supporters argue the repeal would boost competition and lower costs, while opponents, including the West Virginia Hospital Association, fear it could limit access in underserved areas. 尽管面临共和党立法者的反对，但州长仍推动废除该法案。 The governor has pushed for repeal, despite facing opposition from Republican lawmakers.