You won't believe these 10 facts about people. The pancreas produces chemicals that are crucial for blood sugar regulation and proper digestion. It is an abdominal gland, and is situated in the abdominal cavity, behind the stomach, close to the duodenum with its head pointed toward the small intestine.
In 34 states a Certificate of Need (CON) must be obtained before a new healthcare facility is allowed to open. The CON was first started in the mid-1970s in response to a Federal Government mandate to control hospital costs.
A Certificate of Need allows health care providers to establish new facilities or services, make certain capital expenditures, or take certain other actions as specified in DC Official Code 44 â 401 et. seq. of the Health Services Planning Program Reestablishment Act of 1996, as amended, and the Certificate of Need (CON) Regulations (Title 22B, DC ...