Understanding Florida's Certificate of Need (CON) Program
May 2006
Health Council of East Central Florida; Winter Park Health Foundation
Lewin contact: Terry West
The purpose of this report is to provide an objective summary description of Florida's current CON program and review process. It addresses the following questions:
What is Florida's CON program? Why was the CON program established?
When is a CON review necessary?
What is the CON review process and timeline?
What are the perceived benefits and disadvatnages of Florida's CON program?