I. Certificate of Need Program -

A. Contested Case:

AL2023-022, Affinity Orthopaedic ASC, LLC, Jefferson County, AL: Proposes to develop an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) concentrating on orthopaedic surgery on the campus of Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham. Opposition: BBH BMC, LLC d/b/a Brookwood Medical Center, Medplex Outpatient Surgery Center, Ltd., and Outpatient Care Center. Requests for contested case filed 8/7/2023 and 8/8/2023. Administrative Law Judge assigned 8/9/2023. Outpatient Care Center withdrew opposition 8/29/2023. Administrative Law Judge’s order received 7/12/2024. Exceptions filed 7/19/2024.

The Certificate of Need Review Board adopted the Administrative Law Judge’s recommended order and approved the project.