Certificates of Need

A form of Certificate of Need — A legal document issued by a federal or state regulatory agency with authority over an area which affirms that a proposed acquisition, expansion, or creation of a facility falling under that authority is required to fulfill the needs of a community.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Certificate of Need
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