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MA S700
Providing transparency for patients receiving care at hospital-based facilities
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/23/2020
07/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to transparency for patients receiving care at hospital-based facilities. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase transparency for patients receiving care at hospital-based facilities. It requires these facilities to inform patients prior to non-emergency services that they are licensed as part of the hospital, which may result in the patient incurring greater financial liability than if the services were not provided at a hospital-based facility. The bill also requires hospital-based facilities to clearly identify themselves as such, including through signage, marketing materials, and other communications. The commissioner is granted authority to promulgate regulations to implement these requirements.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 07/23/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S700 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S700.pdf |
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