The West Virginia Health Care Authority is a state agency dedicated to protecting citizens from unreasonable increases in healthcare costs, promoting the appropriate distribution of quality healthcare services, and ensuring the financial viability of the healthcare delivery system. They collect, analyze, and disseminate health-related information to citizens, providers, policymakers, and other customers, with the vision of providing all West Virginians with affordable, coordinated, and high-quality healthcare services.
The Authority operates the Certificate of Need (CON) program, which regulates the need for capital expenditures of covered services for health facilities. They also assess utilization, access, costs, and quality of healthcare through the collection and analysis of financial and clinical data. With a commitment to transparency and accountability, the West Virginia Health Care Authority plays a crucial role in shaping the healthcare landscape of the state.
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