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SB 148

Health facilities: certificate of need; certificate of need requirements for certain outpatient imaging centers; modify. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 22224d.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sylvia Santana

Michigan bill adds certificate-of-need requirements for outpatient imaging centers, controlling where new facilities can operate and expand.

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Bill Summary · SB 148

Legislative bill overview

SB 148 amends Michigan's health facility regulatory law by adding new requirements for certificates of need (CON) related to outpatient imaging centers. The bill modifies the existing 1978 Public Health Code to establish or modify specific CON standards that imaging facilities must meet before operating or expanding in Michigan.

Why is this important

Certificate of need laws control whether new medical facilities can open or existing ones can expand, directly affecting healthcare access, costs, and competition. Changes to CON requirements for imaging centers—which provide services like MRIs, CT scans, and X-rays—can impact patient wait times, facility locations in underserved areas, and healthcare pricing in the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Healthcare access vs. market control: Stricter CON requirements may prevent new imaging centers from opening in rural or underserved areas, but supporters argue they prevent unnecessary duplication and cost inflation
  • Business competition: Healthcare providers may oppose new barriers to expansion, while existing facilities may support regulations that limit competition
  • Transparency gap: The bill's actual requirements are not yet publicly detailed (section 22224d text unavailable), making it difficult to assess specific impacts before committee review

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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