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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
05/29/2018
05/29/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to operations or governance structure changes of healthcare service providers or provider organizations and the review of such changes by the Attorney General. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing laws to provide the Attorney General with additional authority to protect healthcare consumers. Specifically, the bill prohibits any proposed material changes by healthcare providers or provider organizations from being completed until at least 30 days after the Health Policy Commission issues its final report on the changes. Additionally, the bill allows the Attorney General to take action under Chapter 93A or any other law to restrain unfair methods of competition or unfair and deceptive trade practices by healthcare providers or provider organizations, based on the findings in the Health Policy Commission's report. The bill aims to increase oversight and transparency in the healthcare market to safeguard consumer interests.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2218 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2218.pdf |
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