The Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development shall review and approve the number of swing beds that may be designated pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) of Section 1339.15, based upon community need and projected utilization and issue a certificate of need pursuant to the review and approval. Except as provided herein, a primary health service hospital shall be subject to the requirements pertaining to approval of projects, as defined in Section 127170, that are set forth in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 127125) of Part 2 of Division

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Hospitals and other providers are not required to post, send, deliver, or otherwise provide the statement described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 1363.02, paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 10604.1 of the Insurance Code, or paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 14016.8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

For purposes of this chapter, “provider” means any professional person, organization, health facility, or other person or institution licensed by the state to deliver or furnish health care services.