A revised draft regulation prohibits medical institutions in China from installing and using large medical equipment without the approval of authorities.

Published by the State Council, the revision focuses on monitoring medical devices in order to prevent medical institutions from abusing medical equipment to increase earnings.

It has yet to be adopted.

The draft states that approval from health authorities at the provincial level and above is needed before installing any large medical equipment, and the use of the devices will also be evaluated and regulated by authorities.

Improper install and use of large medical equipment will result in suspension of operations, illegal gains will be confiscated, and fines will be levied.

Opinions on the revised draft will be solicited until June 4.