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BILL NUMBER:S2058
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to site selection and a statewide registry for magnetic resonance imaging facilities
Purpose
To create a structure for planning and placing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) facilities to ensure that as many regions are serviced as is possible, and to assist in health care cost containment by attempting to discourage duplicative services.
Summary of provisions
A new article 35-B is added to the public health law. Section 3520 provides for definitions of terms and sets out a process whereby a municipality shall approve, as well as comment or make suggestions regarding the site selection of an MRI facility. Section 3521 provides for establishment of a statewide registry, operated by the state department of health, listing all MRI facilities and each facility's important data to assist the department in planning, administration and regulation of health facilities in the state.
Justification
Due to the proliferation of MRI facilities in certain areas of the state, the state health department needs a planning tool to assist in ensuring that as many areas as possible are provided with this important diagnostic tool.
Fiscal impact
The cost of starting a new health department data base and providing hearing services.
Effective date
Thirty days after it shall become a law.
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