An Act relative to the determination of need of new technology

This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to update how the state defines "new technology" for medical equipment and services. It directs the state department to determine which items, such as magnetic resonance imagers or linear accelerators, qualify as new based on quality, access, or cost factors. The law explicitly excludes standard diagnostic tools like computerized tomography and other widely used treatments from this definition. By refining these criteria, the legislation aims to clarify the process for identifying advanced medical resources that may require special consideration for funding or allocation.