Certificate of Need Threshold Changes | Community Health Care Association of New York State

Resources and Materials

Maternal Health

These resources are designed to help New York State’s Community Health Centers (CHCs) in improving maternal health outcomes.

Data Management & UDS+

Data Management & Analytics

Data management is the practice of collecting, storing, and using data for analytics in order to identify patterns and make inferences.

Resources on workforce & human resources

Various online resources compiled to provide health centers with valuable information and training and technical assistance on workforce, human resources, and National Health Services Corps Programs and other health workforce related resources.

CHCANYS’ AI resources developed with Manatt Health

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence in health care refers to the use of advanced algorithms and machine learning to analyze complex medical data, assist in diagnosis, personalize treatment, and improve patient outcomes.

The Department of Health has finalized updates to the Certificate of Need (CON) process, raising cost thresholds and streamlining approvals. For community health centers, the threshold for full review increased from $15M to $20M or 10% of operating costs (up to $30M). Smaller projects, such as exam room renovations and mobile van clinics, may now be exempt from review and only require notice to DOH. CHCANYS advocated for these changes, which reduce administrative barriers while maintaining oversight. Full guidance is in the State Register Notice of Adoption.