Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 448.902. Administration of act

(a) No health care provider shall be required by any provisions of this act or rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, to provide facilities or render services contrary to the stated religious or moral beliefs of the provider, nor shall any applicant be denied a certificate of need  1 or the right to apply for or receive public funds on the grounds he will not provide the facilities or render the services for such reasons.

(b) In making determinations under this act, consideration shall be given to the needs of patients having preferences as to theories of medical practice, both allopathic and osteopathic, or religious affiliations or other preferences, the need for teaching facilities for various theories of medical practice, as well as to the size or functions of the health care provider involved, subject, however, to the other provisions of this act.

(c) In carrying out the provisions of this act and other statutes of this Commonwealth relating to health care facilities or institutions, the department and other agencies and officials of State and local governments shall make every reasonable effort to prevent duplication of inspections and examinations.

(d) The department shall not administer this act in a way that will stifle innovation or experimentation in health care and health care facilities or that will discourage contributions of private funds and services to health care facilities or institutions.