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MA S628

MA S628
Relative to communications between health insurers and patients


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

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to communications between health insurers and patients. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill aims to restrict communications between health insurers, accountable care organizations, and patients or their families regarding end-of-life treatment options or emergency code status responses. Specifically, it prohibits carriers, their representatives, and entities contracting to provide healthcare services from initiating such communications without the knowledge or presence of the patient's treating physician. The goal is to ensure that discussions about sensitive end-of-life decisions involve the treating physician to protect patients' interests and rights.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2693 (on 02/14/2022)

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