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MA H2275

MA H2275
Requiring hospital to maintain services


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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 increase the accountability of hospitals that interrupt or divert required services. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 51 of Chapter 111 to require the Department of Public Health to immediately convene a public hearing and consider corrective actions, including license revocation, if a licensed healthcare facility is unable to provide the required services and diverts or temporarily pauses service of patients on three or more occasions in a calendar year. The purpose is to increase the accountability of hospitals that interrupt or divert required services.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4739 (on 07/01/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2275
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2275.pdf
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