Bill > H2363

This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) to conduct a comprehensive study on improving patient transitions between community behavioral health centers and inpatient psychiatric hospitals. Specifically, the study will explore ways to incentivize inpatient psychiatric hospitals to admit patients directly from community behavioral health centers, which could potentially streamline mental health care access and reduce barriers to treatment. The DPH is required to complete the study and submit a detailed report to the state legislature's clerks and the joint committee on public health by January 1, 2027. The report must include findings on the feasibility of creating such incentives and provide recommendations for potential implementation. The goal appears to be addressing potential gaps in mental health care continuity and exploring innovative approaches to help patients more smoothly transition between different levels of mental health treatment settings.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2363