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MA H2143

MA H2143
Preserving access to hospital 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

By Representative Capano of Lynn, a petition of Peter Capano and others that the Department of Public Health create a process for state receivership for certain hospitals or free-standing clinics that provides essential health services. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 111 of the General Laws to create a process for the Department of Public Health, in conjunction with other state departments or agencies, to establish a state receivership for any hospital or free-standing clinic that provides essential health services and either closes without providing the required 90-day notice or closes following a determination by the department that the closure would constitute a discontinuation of necessary services in the hospital or clinic's service area. The bill also requires the regulations to include a mechanism and source of funding for the receivership.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5031 (on 08/29/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2143
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2143.pdf
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