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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 to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to consider and evaluate the efficacy of policies that require hospitals and other health care providers to sell bundled packages of services that include fees for all relevant physicians. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission to study and provide recommendations for addressing and preventing surprise out-of-network medical billing. The commission, composed of members from the state legislature and various state healthcare agencies, will evaluate the efficacy of policies that require hospitals and other healthcare providers to sell bundled service packages that include fees for all relevant physicians. The commission will also consider similar laws in other states and develop recommendations, including prohibiting surprise out-of-network billing, requiring insurance carriers to hold members harmless, and applying regulations across all healthcare providers. The commission will submit its report and findings, along with any recommendations and drafted legislation, to the state legislature within 12 months of the bill's passage.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Brad Jones (R)*,
Jay Barrows (R),
Nick Boldyga (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Kelly Pease (R),
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/H1207 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1207.pdf |
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