The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6555, aims to amend section 19a-639a of the general statutes to create an expedited certificate of need approval process specifically for the acquisition of new life-saving technologies. This includes, but is not limited to, whole-body magnetic resonance imaging machines. The intent of the bill is to facilitate and promote the adoption of these critical technologies in healthcare settings.

By establishing this expedited process, the bill seeks to streamline the regulatory requirements that healthcare providers must navigate when seeking to acquire advanced medical equipment. This change is expected to enhance access to innovative medical technologies, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes. The bill does not specify any deletions from current law, focusing solely on the insertion of the new approval process.