Healthcare

passed · Massachusetts · House May 22, 2025

H 1356: An Act relative to transparency of hospital and health system finances

By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1356) of Mark J. Cusack relative to hospital and health system finances. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates transparency in hospital finances, promoting accountability in healthcare spending, aligning with support indicators for system integrity.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 893: An Act to ensure timely health care cost reporting and protecting not-for-profit patient care

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 893) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to ensure timely health care cost reporting. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates timely healthcare cost reporting and explicitly protects not-for-profit patient care, aligning with healthcare transparency and service protection goals.92% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 9, 2026

H 1385: An Act expanding the moral obligation bond program to acute care hospitals

By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1385) of John J. Lawn, Jr., relative to expanding the moral obligation bond program to include acute care hospitals. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands moral obligation bond program to acute care hospitals under Health Care Financing, providing funding for hospital infrastructure and services.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 20, 2026

H 1419: An Act relative to pharmacy deserts

By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1419) of Christopher J. Worrell and Mindy Domb that the Office of Health Resource Planning of the Health Policy Commission conduct an assessment of the supply, distribution and capacity of pharmacies and pharmacological services. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAssessment of pharmacy distribution aims to improve medication access in underserved areas, addressing healthcare access gaps per bill's focus on pharmacy deserts and health resource planning.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 22, 2025

H 1355: An Act strengthening oversight of health care facility spending

By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1355) of Mark J. Cusack relative to the oversight of health care facility spending. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly strengthens oversight of healthcare facility spending, aligning with support indicators for improved financial management and accountability in healthcare financing.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 897: An Act relative to hospital price transparency

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 897) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to hospital price transparency. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates hospital price transparency, improving patient access to cost information and aligning with healthcare transparency initiatives to strengthen consumer decision-making.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 781: An Act to help patients and reduce healthcare costs by ensuring patient adherence to medications

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 781) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to medication synchronization. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill reduces costs and improves medication adherence via synchronization, directly advancing patient access and cost-effective care as per title/summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 694: An Act empowering health care consumers

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 694) of Brendan P. Crighton, James B. Eldridge and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to empower health care consumers. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill title 'empowering health care consumers' aligns with protecting patient rights and improving access, key support indicators.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

H 1325: An Act to ensure access to generic medication

By Representative Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1325) of Alan Silvia relative to access to generic medications. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to ensure access to generic medications, improving patient affordability and access to essential treatments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 908: An Act establishing a healthcare insurance premium payment pool for working families

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 908) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a healthcare insurance premium payment pool for working families. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes premium payment pool to make healthcare insurance affordable for working families, directly expanding coverage access and reducing out-of-pocket costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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