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MA H1176

Studying outpatient care costs


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition of Elizabeth A. Malia and others that the Health Policy Commission and the Center for Health Information and Analysis conduct an analysis and issue a report on incentivizing access to high quality cost effective outpatient care. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Health Policy Commission, in conjunction with the Center for Health Information and Analysis, to conduct an analysis and issue a report on incentivizing access to high-quality, cost-effective outpatient care by December 31, 2019. The study will examine various outpatient care providers, their charges, the types of services offered, a comparison of cost and quality for common procedures, and the impact of low-cost, high-quality sites of service on access to care and overall healthcare costs. The report will be made available electronically and filed with various state government entities.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)

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