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MA H1158
Relative to Health Policy Commission reviews of scope of practice proposals
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to Health Policy Commission reviews of scope of practice proposals. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Health Policy Commission to conduct a review and evaluation of any proposed changes to the scope of practice of licensed health care providers in Massachusetts. The Commission must provide a report with recommendations to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing within 180 days of receiving a request for review. The bill outlines specific factors the Commission must consider in its evaluation, such as cost-effectiveness, impact on access to care, and evidence of safety and efficacy of the proposed scope of practice changes. The bill also establishes a streamlined legislative process for the Committee to consider and vote on the Commission's recommendations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Pat Haddad (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
Randy Hunt (R),
Sarah Peake (D),
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1158 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1158.pdf |
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