Bill > S864

This bill introduces a limitation on the annual increases in assessed amounts for various healthcare-related entities, including acute hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, non-hospital provider organizations, pharmaceutical manufacturing companies, pharmacy benefit managers, and surcharge payors. Specifically, the bill stipulates that the total assessed amount for these entities cannot increase from the previous year at a rate higher than the health care cost growth benchmark approved by the commission or health policy commission. The health care cost growth benchmark is a measure used to control and monitor the rising costs of healthcare services. By implementing this restriction, the bill aims to prevent excessive budget growth in healthcare oversight agencies and potentially slow down the escalation of healthcare-related expenses. The proposed amendment would apply to two different chapters of the General Laws (Chapter 6D and Chapter 12C), ensuring a consistent approach to limiting budget increases across different healthcare oversight bodies.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S864