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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to determination of need of new health care related technology. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "New technology" in the Massachusetts General Laws. It clarifies that "new technology" refers to equipment like magnetic resonance imagers and linear accelerators, or services, as defined by the Department of Public Health. However, the bill excludes computerized tomography and other equipment that is widely used as standard diagnostic, treatment or therapeutic technology from being considered "new technology." The purpose of this change is to determine the need for new healthcare-related technology more accurately.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4620 (on 05/02/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1212 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1212.pdf |
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