February 17th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey discussed health care woes during his State of the State address.  Morrisey acknowledged that statistics are negative for the Mountain State as it ranks the lowest of all states in health statistics.  Morissey said that the certificate of need (CON) process needs modified.  Certificates of need are a state-mandated review process that controls the number and types of health care facilities in a specific area. Such laws also regulate the expansion of existing facilities and the introduction of new medical services.