H 4620 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act enhancing the market review process

This bill amends state laws to reorganize the Department of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation by renaming the commissioner of insurance to the commissioner of health insurance and shifting certain health-related divisions to the new Division of Health Insurance. It also updates the structure of the Health Policy Commission by adding new definitions for key terms such as health equity, health disparities, and significant equity investors to support market reviews. Additionally, the legislation establishes a specific three-year benchmark cycle for monitoring projected changes in total healthcare expenditures across the commonwealth. These changes aim to clarify the roles of various agencies and provide clearer definitions for analyzing healthcare costs and market structures.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 2, 2024 Last action May 15, 2024
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May 15, 2024
Committee
Referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling with the amendment pending
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May 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a bill with the same title, see H4643
lower
May 2, 2024
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
May 2, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Health Care Financing
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0 primary · 66 co-sponsors

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