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MA H4253

MA H4253
Enhancing the market review process

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Introduced
11/15/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Enhancing the market review process

AI Summary

This bill enhances the market review process for certain healthcare provider changes. It requires providers to submit notice to the Health Policy Commission (HPC) before making material changes, such as mergers or acquisitions. The HPC can then conduct a cost and market impact review of the proposed change. Providers that are found to have a dominant market share, high prices, and high total medical expenses will be presumed to have engaged in unfair competition, allowing the Attorney General to take action under the state's consumer protection laws. The bill also establishes a Health Planning Council to develop a statewide health plan to guide the distribution and regulation of healthcare resources in Massachusetts.

Sponsors (54)

Ruth Balser (D),  Christine Barber (D),  David Biele (D),  Natalie Blais (D),  Michael Brady (D),  Pete Capano (D),  Gerry Cassidy (D),  Tackey Chan (D),  Jo Comerford (D),  Mike Connolly (D),  Edward Coppinger (D),  Angelo D'Emilia (R),  Marcos Devers (D),  Diana Dizoglio (D),  Carol Doherty (D),  Mindy Domb (D),  Paul Donato (D),  Pat Duffy (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Dylan Fernandes (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Carlos González (D),  Jim Hawkins (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Vanna Howard (D),  Patrick Kearney (D),  John Keenan (D),  Kay Khan (D),  Mike Kushmerek (D),  David LeBoeuf (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  Paul Mark (D),  Joe McGonagle (D),  Christina Minicucci (D),  Susan Moran (D),  James Murphy (D),  Brian Murray (D),  Patrick O'Connor (R),  Jim O'Day (D),  Jake Oliveira (D),  Marc Pacheco (D),  Maria Robinson (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  John Rogers (D),  Danny Ryan (D),  Lindsay Sabadosa (D),  Jon Santiago (D),  Adam Scanlon (D),  Dan Sena (D),  Walter Timilty (D),  Steve Ultrino (D),  Erika Uyterhoeven (D),  Timothy Whelan (R),  Bud Williams (D), 

Other Sponsors (2)

House Committee on Ways and Means (H), Joint Committee on Health Care Financing (J)

Last Action

Published as amended, see H4262 (on 11/17/2021)
(5 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4253
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4253.pdf
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