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MA H1195

Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to chronic disease care self-management


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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

Relative to chronic disease care self-management. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special legislative commission to investigate and study supporting self-management in the care of patients, with a focus on patients with chronic illnesses. The commission will assess current research on patient self-management, review current policies and practices, provide assistance in developing educational materials and seeking federal funding, and make recommendations to the governor, legislature, and Secretary of Health and Human Services on best practices and policies to promote greater public awareness of self-management care options for patients, particularly those with chronic conditions. The commission is required to report its findings and recommendations to the legislature by December 31, 2018.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

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

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