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Hospice Facility, Operating Certificate

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Hospices and palliative care facilities must have a certificate to operate in New York State. This certificate is from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).



Facilities can provide home or inpatient care. They must have a Certificate of Need (CoN) before applying for the Operating Certificate. The CoN proves that a facility meets a public need, is run by qualified people, and is financially solvent.

NYS Department of Health (DOH)

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Division of Health Facility Planning


Office of Health Systems Management


Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza



Albany NY 12206
Phone (518) 473-7285
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