§16-29B-11. Related programs.
In addition to carrying out its duties under this article, the board shall carry out its information disclosure functions set forth in article five-f of this chapter and its functions set forth in article two-d of this chapter, including health planning, issuing grants and loans to financially vulnerable health care entities located in underserved areas, and the review and approval or disapproval of capital expenditures for health care facilities or services. In making decisions in the certificate of need review process, the board shall be guided by the state health plan approved by the governor.