The grouping referred to in article L. 6122-1 consists of bringing together in one place all or some of the care activities previously authorised on separate sites within the same region or spread across several regions.
The conversion referred to in article L. 6122-1 consists of transforming all or part of the nature of its care activities.
By way of derogation from 2° of article L. 1434-3, authorisation for grouping or conversion may be granted to authorisation holders located in an area defined in a of 2° of article L. 1434-9 whose resources exceed those provided for in the regional or inter-regional health plan.
The provisions of this article do not apply to transfers of establishments that do not result in an increase in capacity or a grouping of establishments.