Healthcare (Hospitals)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1437: An Act relative to hospital profit and fairness

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 899) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to hospital profit and fairness. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill targets hospital profit practices for fairness in healthcare financing, aligning with support indicators like patient access and cost control.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1715: An Act to protect 340B providers in the Medicaid program

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 845) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to not restrict or limit an eligible hospital’s access to the discounted purchase of prescription drugs in the Medicaid program. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prevents restrictions on 340B drug discounts for Medicaid providers, protecting access to affordable medications for covered patients.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3364: An Act establishing a fund for the Western Massachusetts Hospital

HD 3364, introduced by Representative Michael J. Finn, proposes to establish a dedicated fund to support Western Massachusetts Hospital. The bill would create a new financial resource specifically for the hospital, though the abstract does not specify how the fund would be financed or allocated. This legislation, categorized under Public Health, directly affects the hospital's funding structure by enabling dedicated resource allocation. The abstract provides no details on operational changes or broader impacts beyond the fund's creation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes dedicated fund for Western Mass Hospital, directly providing financial support to a healthcare institution under Public Health category.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 9, 2026

H 4062: An Act relative to essential services

By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4062) of John J. Lawn, Jr., relative to the closing of hospitals or the discontinuance of essential health services. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prevents hospital closures/discontinuation of essential health services, protecting existing healthcare access and continuity of care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 22, 2026

H 4552: An Act to ensure access to scalp and facial hair prostheses for children and adults with alopecia areata

This bill (H 4552) requires health insurance policies in Massachusetts to cover scalp hair prostheses and facial medical pigmentation (like eyebrow replacements) for people with specific hair loss conditions. It directly affects individuals diagnosed with alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, non-classical 21-hydroxylase deficiency, or permanent hair loss due to injury (excluding natural aging). Insurance must provide this coverage on the same terms as prostheses for chemotherapy-related hair loss, subject to a treating physician’s written confirmation of medical necessity. The law applies to all individual/group health plans, hospital service contracts, and health maintenance organizations operating in or outside Massachusetts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for scalp/facial prostheses for medical conditions, expanding health service access and protecting patient rights for specific hair loss treatments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 1503: An Act relative to the closing of hospital essential services

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1503) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Public Health.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill explicitly proposes closing hospital essential services, directly limiting patient access to critical healthcare, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 22, 2025

H 1398: An Act relative to hospital profit and fairness

By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1398) of James J. O'Day and others relative to civil penalties for profits and excessive compensation at certain publicly funded hospitals. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill imposes civil penalties for excessive profits/compensation at publicly funded hospitals to ensure public funds are used appropriately for healthcare, protecting the healthcare system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 779: An Act to protect 340B providers in the MassHealth program

By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 779) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian relative to hospital access to discounted purchase of prescription drugs. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects 340B providers' access to discounted drugs in MassHealth, strengthening healthcare affordability and access for safety-net hospitals serving vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 99: An Act to require equitable payment from the Commonwealth

This bill requires the state to pay network hospitals their full negotiated rate for behavioral health services provided to MassHealth patients who also receive care from state health agencies, when no suitable alternative placement exists. It directly affects hospitals serving MassHealth patients in behavioral health and the state's health and human services departments. The key provision mandates that hospitals must document good-faith efforts to find alternative placements before receiving full payment. The state will only cover the full rate if hospitals prove they attempted to place patients elsewhere.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates full payment to hospitals for behavioral health services under MassHealth, ensuring access to mental health care by preventing financial barriers for providers serving public health patients.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1016: An Act relative to insurance coverage for individuals with autism

HD 1016 requires all health insurance policies issued in Massachusetts to cover dependent individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), regardless of age. This applies to group health plans, hospital service agreements, medical service agreements, and health maintenance contracts delivered in the state. The bill amends insurance laws to explicitly include ASD as a qualifying condition for dependent coverage, removing age limits that previously restricted coverage for autistic children. It directly affects families with autistic dependents who rely on employer or individual health insurance policies in Massachusetts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates comprehensive autism insurance coverage, removing age limits and expanding access to essential health services for dependents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance

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