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Introduced
12/30/2024
12/30/2024
In Committee
12/30/2024
12/30/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
12/30/2024
12/30/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Enhancing the market review process
AI Summary
This bill enhances the market review process by making several key changes:
It expands the Health Policy Commission's board to include more diverse expertise, including representatives from the health care workforce, health care innovation, behavioral health, and health care consumer advocacy. The bill also broadens the Commission's duties to include monitoring the location and distribution of health care resources and advancing health equity.
The bill requires certain health care entities, including pharmaceutical companies and pharmacy benefit managers, to pay assessments to help fund the operations of the Health Policy Commission and the Center for Health Information and Analysis. It also grants the Attorney General expanded authority to review and analyze information submitted by these entities.
Additionally, the bill establishes an Office of Health Resource Planning within the Health Policy Commission to develop a statewide plan for health care resources and services. It also imposes new licensing requirements for office-based surgical centers and urgent care centers.
Overall, the bill aims to enhance the Commonwealth's ability to oversee and regulate the health care market in order to promote affordability, access, and health equity.
Sponsors (67)
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Jenny Armini (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Gerry Cassidy (D),
Simon Cataldo (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Rob Consalvo (D),
Edward Coppinger (D),
Manny Cruz (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Carol Doherty (D),
Kate Donaghue (D),
Dan Donahue (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Rodney Elliott (D),
Chris Flanagan (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Ryan Hamilton (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Sally Kerans (D),
Meghan Kilcoyne (D),
Mike Kushmerek (D),
John Lawn (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Rita Mendes (D),
Joan Meschino (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Frank Moran (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Alice Peisch (D),
Ted Philips (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Adrianne Ramos (D),
John Rogers (D),
Jeff Roy (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Chris Worrell (D),
Last Action
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 343 of the Acts of 2024 (on 01/08/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H5159 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H5159.pdf |
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