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HB 2110

Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - As introduced, designates as not requiring a license from the health facilities commission as a regulated healthcare facility or service any magnetic resonance imaging or positron emission tomography that is not used for diagnostic purposes. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 63 and Title 68.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Clark Boyd

Tennessee bill exempts non-diagnostic MRI and PET equipment from health facility licensing, reducing regulatory oversight for medical imaging technology not used for clinical diagnostics.

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Bill Summary · HB 2110

Legislative bill overview

HB 2110 exempts non-diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) equipment from Tennessee's health facilities licensing requirements. The bill would allow certain medical imaging equipment to operate without regulation by the state's health facilities commission, provided it is not used for diagnostic purposes.

Why is this important

This exemption could reduce regulatory barriers and licensing costs for facilities using imaging technology for research, training, or non-clinical applications. However, it raises questions about patient safety oversight and quality standards for equipment that, while not diagnostic in intent, could still affect patient care or safety if operated improperly.

Potential points of contention

  • Patient safety concerns: Removing licensing requirements for imaging equipment could eliminate safety inspections, maintenance standards, and operator qualifications even if equipment isn't formally used diagnostically
  • Definition ambiguity: The distinction between "diagnostic" and "non-diagnostic" use is unclear—the same MRI machine could be used both ways, creating regulatory gaps
  • Enforcement challenges: Difficult to monitor compliance if facilities claim equipment is non-diagnostic while potentially using it clinically, undermining the exemption's intent

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

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