MA S1348

Bill

MA S1348

Relative to health care transparency

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 health care transparency. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance healthcare transparency in Massachusetts. It prohibits the use of certain medical titles and descriptions by individuals who are not licensed as physicians, surgeons, or other healthcare providers. The bill also requires healthcare practitioners to clearly identify their specific licensure and qualifications in advertisements, patient encounters, and office displays. This is intended to prevent deceptive or misleading information about a practitioner's training, expertise, and services. The bill provides penalties for non-compliance, including fines and potential imprisonment.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

John Cronin (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2648 (on 02/15/2024)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1348

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1348
BillText	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1348.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3606	Relative to health care transparency	Accompanied a study order, see H4739	Similar To
S2648	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Health to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to public health matters.	No further action taken	Replaced by

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