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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to hospital closures and health planning. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing laws to strengthen the state's health planning process and oversight of hospital closures and service discontinuations. It expands the health planning council's responsibilities, including requiring the development of a state health plan with regional assessments and recommendations. The bill also gives the Department of Public Health greater authority to review and approve plans for hospital closures and service discontinuations, and imposes penalties for non-compliance. Additionally, the bill requires the Center for Health Information and Analysis to identify and report on hospitals at risk of closure or service discontinuation.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4248 (on 11/15/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S778 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S778.pdf |
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