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Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)

Legislation enacted in 1947 that protects workers from losing benefits that are provided through the workplace. The Act does not require employers to establish a benefit plan for employees but does include requirements for the plan when one is in place.

Certificate of Need (CON)

In 36 states, the law requires approval (a Certificate of Need) for new health care facilities, to ensure that there is an unmet need in…