Healthcare

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 783: An Act to promote increased access to patient care through equitable reimbursement

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 783) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to promote increased access to patient care through equitable reimbursement. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly promotes increased patient care access through equitable reimbursement, aligning with expanding healthcare access and funding indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

H 1320: An Act relative to reducing the administrative burden for preauthorization

By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1320) of Margaret R. Scarsdale relative to the preauthorization process for certain health care services. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReduces administrative burden for preauthorization, improving efficiency and patient access in healthcare services.85% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 29, 2026

H 4616: An Act improving the health insurance prior authorization process

H 4616 requires health insurance companies in Massachusetts to publicly list all medical services, drugs, and procedures needing pre-approval (prior authorization) on their websites. Insurers must also report annual data on approval/denial rates, processing times, and appeal outcomes in a standardized format. The bill prevents insurers from denying coverage for services already approved or denying claims over minor administrative errors (unless fraud is proven), and bans retrospective denials unless fraud occurred. This directly affects insurers, healthcare providers, and patients by making the authorization process more transparent and reducing unexpected coverage denials.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to disclose prior auth requirements and prevent unjust denials, improving patient access and protecting rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 23, 2026

H 1173: An Act to facilitate timely access to quality health care by expanding access to patient navigation

By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1173) of Jessica Ann Giannino and others for legislation to provide coverage for services to improve access to care for individuals who are eligible for screening, follow-up or treatment services. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands patient navigation services to improve access to screening/treatment, directly advancing healthcare access for eligible individuals.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 28, 2026

H 4162: An Act to increase access to healthcare for ostomy patients

By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4162) of Rob Consalvo relative to insurance coverage for healthcare for ostomy patients. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to increase healthcare access for ostomy patients via insurance coverage expansion, directly advancing patient access and coverage under healthcare policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2192: An Act to promote high value and evidence-based behavioral health care

By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2192) of James Arciero for legislation to promote high value and evidence-based behavioral health care. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly promotes evidence-based behavioral health care in mental health and substance use, directly advancing mental health services under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 2220: An Act relative to access to psychiatric collaborative care

By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2220) of Kathleen R. LaNatra, Michael D. Brady and Bud L. Williams relative to healthcare coverage for psychiatric collaborative care. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly provides healthcare coverage for psychiatric collaborative care under mental health services, directly advancing patient access to mental health treatment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 5, 2025

H 2205: An Act expanding loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians

By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2205) of Mindy Domb relative to loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians, increasing healthcare workforce access and provider availability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Substance Abuse

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signed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 2543: An Act strengthening health care protections in the Commonwealth

Senate, June 26, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill strengthening health care protections in the Commonwealth (Senate, No. 2543) (being the text of Senate, No. 2538, printed as amended).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill title explicitly states 'strengthening health care protections' with no ambiguity in language or intent.95% confidence

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 17, 2025

S 2588: An Act relative to culturally competent and effective health care

Senate, August 2025 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1576) of Liz Miranda for legislation relative to culturally competent and effective health care, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No 2588).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePromotes culturally competent healthcare, improving patient access and care quality for diverse populations, aligning with support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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