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MA S788

To prohibit inappropriate use of the health care cost growth benchmark


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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 to prohibit inappropriate use of the health care cost growth benchmark. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to prohibit the use of the health care cost growth benchmark to limit the ability of health care providers to negotiate rate increases with insurance carriers that exceed the benchmark. The benchmark is established under Chapter 6D of the General Laws, and this bill aims to ensure that it is not inappropriately used to restrict provider-carrier negotiations.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4620 (on 05/02/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S788
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S788.pdf
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