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MA H4218

Connecting veterans with access to breakthrough treatments


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Introduced
11/20/2023
In Committee
03/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A. Fernandes that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services be authorized to establish a program to promote, incentivize and support the development and deployment of eligible therapies among veterans and first responders. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Executive Office of Veterans' Services, to establish the Veteran Breakthrough Treatments Program. The program aims to promote, incentivize, and support the development and deployment of eligible therapies, such as treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder, or treatment-resistant depression with breakthrough therapy designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, among veterans and first responders. The bill also establishes the Veteran Breakthrough Treatments and Suicide Prevention Advisory Council, which will advise the executive offices on various aspects of the program, including the award of grants, provider training, patient safety, and strategies to increase affordable access to care.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4854 (on 07/18/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4218
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4218.pdf
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