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This bill aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local public health services in Massachusetts. It establishes a "State Action for Public Health Excellence" program to encourage boards of health to adopt best practices, such as elevating performance standards, increasing cross-jurisdictional sharing of services, and improving data reporting and analysis. The bill also requires the Department of Public Health to provide comprehensive public health training to local officials, and establishes a grant program to support regional collaboration and capacity-building efforts. Additionally, the bill directs the Department to develop minimum standards for foundational public health services, and to hold public hearings to identify ways to improve the delivery of local public health services.

Senate Committee on Ways and Means (S)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2594