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MA S796

Relative to reciprocity clarification


summary

Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to reciprocity clarification. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to clarify the reciprocity provisions in the Massachusetts General Laws related to healthcare financing. Specifically, it amends two sections of the law to explicitly state that the state law provisions should not be interpreted or construed to conflict with the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(b)), federal common law, or federal agency interpretations and legal opinions regarding the federal Anti-Kickback Statute. This is intended to ensure alignment between state and federal laws regarding kickbacks and referrals in the healthcare industry.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4634 (on 05/09/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S796
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S796.pdf
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