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MA S1140

Relative to substance use accountable care organizations


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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

For legislation relative to substance abuse accountable care organizations. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill aims to create "substance use disorder accountable care organizations" that will facilitate and coordinate the provision of a comprehensive continuum of behavioral health services, including prevention, assessment, outpatient services, case coordination, crisis services, and inpatient treatment. The bill requires the state's Health Policy Commission to identify unmet community needs related to mental health and substance use disorders, develop a plan to address those needs through these accountable care organizations, and establish rules and regulations for the management of high-risk prescribed medications within alcohol and drug-free housing facilities.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2550 (on 02/20/2020)

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