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MA S1378

Establishing an oral health special commission and needs assessment


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
07/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish an oral health special commission and needs assessment. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill establishes an oral health special commission and needs assessment. The commission will investigate the current oral health status and needs of all residents in Massachusetts, assess gaps in access to oral health care and services, and develop a plan to conduct a statewide oral health needs assessment. The commission will also provide workforce, infrastructure, and policy recommendations to address oral health disparities, increase public awareness of oral health services, and work towards building health equity in the Commonwealth. The commission will be composed of various stakeholders, including representatives from the Department of Public Health, MassHealth, the Massachusetts Dental Society, community health centers, and other relevant organizations. The commission's findings and recommendations will be reported to the state legislature by December 31, 2023, and the statewide oral health needs assessment will be completed by December 31, 2025.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 07/11/2022)

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