Vermont § 9437 - Criteria A certificate of need shall be granted if the applicant demonstrates that the project serves the public good and the Board finds:

§ 9437. Criteria A certificate of need shall be granted if the applicant demonstrates that the project serves the public good and the Board finds:

• (1) The proposed project aligns with statewide health care reform goals and principles
  because the project: (A) takes into consideration health care payment and delivery system reform initiatives; (B) addresses current and future community needs in a manner that balances statewide needs,
  if applicable; and (C) is consistent with appropriate allocation of health care resources, including appropriate
  utilization of services, as identified in the Health Resource Allocation Plan developed
  pursuant to section 9405 of this title. (2) The cost of the project is reasonable, because each of the following conditions is
  met: (A) The applicant’s financial condition will sustain any financial burden likely to result
  from completion of the project. (B) The project will not result in an undue increase in the costs of medical care or an
  undue impact on the affordability of medical care for consumers. In making a finding
  under this subdivision, the Board shall consider and weigh relevant factors, including: