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MA H2290
Relative to patient access to information regarding breast reconstructive surgery
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
05/02/2022
05/02/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to patient information regarding reconstructive surgery. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 70E of Chapter 111 of the General Laws in Massachusetts. It requires facilities that provide mastectomy, lymph node dissection, or lumpectomy procedures to provide patients with written information about the option of reconstructive surgery, including a description of the various reconstructive options and their advantages and disadvantages, an overview of relevant federal and state health coverage benefits, and guidance on how patients can access reconstructive care. The goal is to ensure that patients have access to comprehensive information about their options for breast reconstruction following cancer-related surgery.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2290 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2290.pdf |
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