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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 hospital bad debts, claim denials and prompt payments. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 12C of the General Laws to require the Health Policy Commission to collect and publish annual data from hospitals on their bad debt, claim denial rates and values, and aged accounts receivable by payer type, including commercial, government, and self-pay/uninsured patients. The goal is to increase transparency around these hospital billing and collection practices.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied H1191 (on 04/18/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S723 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S723.pdf |
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