An Act preserving access to hospital services

This bill amends Massachusetts law to create a state receivership process for hospitals and clinics that close without giving a 90-day notice or if their shutdown would disrupt essential health services in their area. The legislation requires the state Department of Public Health to work with other agencies to establish rules for this receivership and to secure funding for it. Its primary goal is to prevent sudden closures that could harm patient access to care by ensuring a structured transition and financial support when facilities shut down.