North Carolina Eliminates PET Scanners from Certificate of Need Review

Original title: Eliminate PET Scanners from CON Review.

Last action · April 3, 2025: Ref to the Com on Health, if favorable, Regulatory Reform, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action)Sponsors: Grant Campbell and 6 others

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What This Bill Would Do

North Carolina repeals the requirement that positron emission tomography (PET) scanners undergo prior to purchase, effective when the act becomes law.

Why it matters

Alters the regulatory approval process for healthcare facilities seeking to acquire PET imaging equipment in North Carolina.

Who It Would Affect

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Health care providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Bill 664 change?

It removes positron emission tomography (PET) scanners from the state's process.

When does this change take effect?

The act becomes effective as soon as it becomes law.

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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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Apr 3, 2025House
Ref to the Com on Health, if favorable, Regulatory Reform, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Apr 3, 2025House
Passed 1st Reading
Apr 1, 2025HouseIntroduced
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