§323D-15  State health services and
facilities plan.  There shall be a state health services and facilities
plan which shall address the health care needs of the State, including
inpatient care, health care facilities, and special needs.  The plan shall depict
the most economical and efficient system of care commensurate with adequate
quality of care, and shall include standards for utilization of health care
facilities and major medical equipment.  The plan shall provide for the
reduction or elimination of underutilized, redundant, or inappropriate health
care facilities and health care services. [L 1975, c 159, pt of §2; am L 1977,
c 178, pt of §2; am L 1980, c 75, §6; am L 1982, c 245, §5; am L 1984, c 267,
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