Private MRI laws passed in Saskatchewan

More private MRI scans are coming to Saskatchewan.
 
On Wednesday the provincial government passed legislation that will allow people to pay privately for the scans.  Under the new law, for every scan someone pays for, private clinics will have to scan a person on the public waiting-list at no charge.  The province said the two-for-one system will boost MRI capacity without costing taxpayers.
 
Opposition NDP Leader Cam Broten said the change only helps people who can afford to pay.