MA H619

Bill

Enhancing the market review process

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to enhance the health care marketing review process. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill enhances the market review process for healthcare providers and organizations. It allows the Health Policy Commission to refer cases of potential unfair competition or deceptive practices to the Attorney General, who can then bring legal action under Chapter 93A (the Consumer Protection Act) to protect consumers in the healthcare market. The bill also places restrictions on material changes proposed by providers or provider organizations, requiring them to wait at least 30 days after the Commission's final report before completing the change, and prohibiting completion of the change while any legal action by the Attorney General is pending.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

David Nangle (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4605 (on 06/13/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H619

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H619
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H619.pdf

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H2216	Improving the children's medical security program and simplifying the administrative process	Accompanied a study order, see H4528	Similar To
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