MA S632

Bill

MA S632

Relative to the Health Policy Commission

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the Health Policy Commission. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill modifies provisions related to the Health Policy Commission, a state agency that reviews significant changes in healthcare providers and organizations to assess their impact on healthcare costs and competition. Specifically, it adjusts the timeline for the commission to issue its final report after receiving a preliminary report and a provider's response, setting a deadline of 185 days from when the provider submits notice, provided they have complied with data requests. The bill also clarifies the process for approving or prohibiting "material changes" (significant transactions or alterations by healthcare providers or organizations), stating that if the commission finds a material change will not negatively affect competition or the state's ability to meet healthcare spending goals, it will be approved. However, if the commission determines a material change would significantly hinder the state's cost control targets or negatively impact the healthcare market, it can issue an order prohibiting the change, with the provider or organization having the right to request a hearing and judicial review.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Mike Rush (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2356 (on 06/23/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S632

(14 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S632
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S632
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S632.pdf

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S1178	Establishing the special commission on local and regional public health	Accompanied a new draft, see S2128	Similar To
S1232	Promoting access to accurate medical information	Accompanied a study order, see S2199	Similar To
S1368	Relative to the survivor benefits of Michael J. Simeone	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1427	Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the civil service exam	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S1559	Relative to sales tax relief in the aftermath of an emergency	Accompanied a study order, see S2290	Similar To
S1702	Relative to protecting the taxpayers of the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see S2386	Similar To
S1708	To increase the transparency of the Massachusetts Historical Commission	Accompanied a study order, see S2386	Similar To
S1714	Establishing the Commission on Government Accountability, Economy, and Efficiency	Accompanied a study order, see S2386	Similar To
S1874	Resolve relative to a special VFW Parkway master plan commission	Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2356	Financing and delivery of health care in the Commonwealth	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S243	Resolve establishing a special legislative commission on young professionals	Accompanied a new draft, see S1971	Similar To
S607	Relative to Health Policy Commission oversight of insurer transactions	Accompanied a study order, see S2356	Similar To
S626	Relative to transparency in health care	Accompanied a study order, see S2356	Similar To
S79	Creating a special commission on behavior modification	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To

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