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MA H3604
MA H3604Directing the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to study the feasibility of incentivizing inpatient psychiatric hospitals to admit patients directly from community behavioral health centers
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Introduced
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
In Committee
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition of Bruce J. Ayers that the Department of Public Health study the feasibility of incentivizing inpatient psychiatric hospitals to admit patients directly from community behavioral health centers. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to study the feasibility of incentivizing inpatient psychiatric hospitals to admit patients directly from community behavioral health centers. The study will examine the potential benefits of offering such incentives, and the department will report its findings and recommendations to the state legislature by January 1, 2025. The goal is to improve the transition and access to inpatient psychiatric care for individuals receiving treatment at community-based mental health facilities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4739 (on 07/01/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3604 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3604.pdf |
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