CERTIFICATE OF NEED.

Clarity Strategic Services has prepared hundreds of successful Certificate of Need (CON) applications for diverse healthcare providers. Our deep knowledge of and expertise in the process are valued by clients and instrumental in achieving positive outcomes.  This experience can provide your organization with a competitive advantage in the CON regulatory process. 

Through a highly engaged process, Clarity works with each healthcare provider to gather quantitative and qualitative data and develop a strategy for approval.  Each CON application is unique to the provider and service line; thus, we work closely with you to identify the service area, assess the market, and identify opportunities.  Throughout the entire process, we think strategically and competitively to anticipate potential opposition and/or competition during the CON process. We deliver a comprehensive work product that is responsive to the state’s criteria and requirements.

Beyond specific CON projects, Clarity Strategic Services also participates in the annual planning process of the State Medical Facilities Plan. We offer our clients research, general methodology and adjusted need determination petitions, public hearing presentations, and advocacy before the State Health Coordinating Council.

Examples of CON Experience

  • Acute Care Beds

  • Inpatient Rehabilitation Beds

  • Inpatient Psychiatric Beds

  • Operating Rooms (hospital-based and freestanding ASCs)

  • Diagnostic Centers

  • Medicare-Certified Home Health

  • Linear Accelerators

  • MRI Scanners

  • Proton Therapy

  • Hospice Home Care Agency

  • Hospice Inpatient Beds

  • Skilled Nursing Beds

  • Assisted Living Beds

LITIGATION SUPPORT.

Clarity Strategic Services is experienced in supporting clients and counsel throughout contested case proceedings.  Clients and their attorney’s value Clarity Strategic Services not only for expert testimony but also for vital assistance in all phases of litigation.  At the direction of the client and legal counsel, we:

  • Assist attorneys in preparation for litigation
  • Prepare analysis and exhibits for deposition and trial
  • Review depositions and exhibits of other experts
  • Provide expert testimony at trial

We have been designated an expert in healthcare planning and certificate of need (CON) preparation in numerous contested case proceedings for an array of healthcare service providers.  

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