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This bill exempts health care facilities, services, and equipment primarily or exclusively dedicated to cancer treatment from needing a "certificate of need" (CON), which is a state-level approval process required for certain healthcare projects to ensure they are necessary and won't negatively impact existing services. This exemption covers a wide range of cancer-related services and equipment, including hospitals, clinics, specialized medical technology like radiation therapy machines, outpatient treatments like chemotherapy, facilities for clinical trials, and supportive care services for cancer patients. To qualify for this exemption, these facilities must follow federal and state oncology care regulations, report patient data to the state to prove compliance, and submit annual reports. However, this exemption does not apply to new facilities located within 35 miles of an existing nonprofit hospital that is designated as a sole community hospital and already offers chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71840