Delaware healthcare facilities will face fewer regulatory obstacles when purchasing major medical equipment under new legislation passed by state lawmakers.
House Bill 17 eliminates the mandatory requirement for healthcare providers to secure a certificate of public review before acquiring significant medical equipment. Previously, facilities had to navigate this approval process for all major equipment purchases.
While this specific requirement has been removed, medical facilities may still need approval if their equipment purchases exceed certain capital expenditure limits outlined in existing state law.
The legislation also includes minor technical updates to bring the law into compliance with Delaware’s legislative drafting standards and corrects a missing word in the relevant section of state code.
The changes are designed to streamline the equipment acquisition process for Delaware’s healthcare system while maintaining appropriate oversight for larger capital investments.
