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MA H1147

Promoting health equity


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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 the preparation and availability of health disparities/equity impact statements. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote health equity by requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to annually identify and evaluate the impact of major state initiatives on racial and ethnic health disparities. The bill mandates the preparation of "health disparities/equity impact statements" that assess the potential positive or negative impacts of these initiatives, including quantifiable impacts and evaluation benchmarks. These statements will be publicly posted and submitted to the legislature, providing transparency and accountability around the state's efforts to address health inequities.

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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