The hearing authorized by this section shall be in accordance with rules promulgated pursuant to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended. A complete record shall be kept of the proceedings, and shall be transcribed when requested by an interested party. The interested party shall pay the cost of preparing a transcript. On the basis of the hearing, or on the default of the applicant or licensee, the director shall issue, deny, revoke, or suspend a license. A copy of the director’s determination shall be sent by certified mail to, or served personally upon, the applicant or licensee. The revocation or suspension of a license shall become final 30 days after the determination is mailed or served, unless the applicant or licensee, within the 30-day period, appeals the decision to the circuit court. The director may not suspend, deny, or revoke a license for failure to show a need for a hospital.