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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a health safety net task force (including members of the General Court) to study reimbursement for dental care and healthcare provided by hospitals and accredited teaching institutions to MassHealth members. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a 14-member Health Safety Net Task Force to study and review healthcare and dental care reimbursement for MassHealth (Massachusetts' Medicaid program) members. The task force will include legislative leaders, representatives from medical and dental schools, hospital associations, and state health officials. Its primary objectives are to: (1) review existing laws and regulations related to healthcare reimbursement, (2) identify financial and procedural strategies to improve payment to teaching hospitals through MassHealth, and (3) develop recommendations for legislative procedures that will provide funding and reimbursement power to MassHealth for care provided by accredited Massachusetts hospitals and teaching facilities. The task force is required to submit a comprehensive report, including draft legislation and regulations, to the state legislature within 12 months of the bill's passage. This effort aims to improve understanding of and potentially enhance the healthcare reimbursement system for low-income residents served by MassHealth.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Reporting date extended until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (on 10/08/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1373 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1373.pdf |
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