Radiation oncology facilities in the State of Mississippi; require all to be accredited.

SB 2535 requires all radiation oncology facilities in Mississippi (including hospital outpatient units, freestanding radiation centers, and comprehensive cancer centers) to obtain accreditation from the American College of Radiology and American Society for Radiation Oncology, plus certification from the State Department of Health by January 1, 2027. Facilities failing to comply would lose eligibility for Medicaid reimbursement for all services. The bill aims to ensure quality and safety in cancer treatment using high-energy radiation, defining these facilities as specialized environments treating cancer and certain benign conditions. This policy directly affects providers offering radiation therapy across the state.