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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the sustainability of high public payer community hospitals. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide monthly enhanced Medicaid payments to eligible community hospitals in Massachusetts. To qualify, a hospital must have a statewide relative price less than 0.90, a public payer mix equal to or greater than 60%, and not be owned, financially consolidated, or corporately affiliated with a larger provider organization with total net assets exceeding $600 million. The total sum of all payments under this program shall not exceed $35 million per fiscal year. The Secretary of Health and Human Services has the authority to set reasonable conditions for these payments and may seek federal financial participation.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4634 (on 05/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S731 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S731.pdf |
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