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This bill establishes a working group led by the secretary of health and human services to study and make recommendations for re-establishing an acute care hospital in Norwood, Massachusetts. The working group will specifically examine the scope of care previously provided by Norwood Hospital when it was operated by Steward Health Care, solicit input from various stakeholders and experts, and aim to create a hospital that offers comparable services to those available before June (the specific year is not specified in the text). The working group will include representatives from multiple levels of government, including state and federal legislators, local municipal leaders, and professional organizations like the Massachusetts Nurses Association and Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts. The group is required to convene within 30 days of the bill's passage and must submit a comprehensive report detailing their findings and recommendations to the state legislature and relevant committees within 120 days of their first meeting. The goal is to understand the community's healthcare needs and develop a plan to restore acute care hospital services to the town of Norwood.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1622