Healthcare

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2489: An Act to enhance analysis of state health mandates and costs

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 916) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to regulate state health insurance mandates and costs. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRegulating health insurance mandates and costs implies restricting coverage requirements to control expenses, aligning with 'oppose' stance per indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1130: An Act relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 869) of Adam Gomez, James K. Hawkins, Jacob R. Oliveira, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly prevents discrimination against persons with disabilities in healthcare provision, protecting patient rights and ensuring equitable access to health services.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1994: An Act relative to single payer healthcare benchmarking and reporting

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 889) of Paul W. Mark for legislation relative to single payer healthcare benchmarking and reporting. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes benchmarking for single-payer healthcare, advancing universal coverage model per title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1797: An Act promoting healthcare access and affordability for patients

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 724) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to promote healthcare access and affordability for patients. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to promote healthcare access and affordability, directly aligning with support indicators like improving patient access and strengthening coverage.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1430: An Act addressing unfair practices of private equity in health care

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 851) of Julian Cyr for legislation to address unfair practices of private equity in health care. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAddresses unfair private equity practices in healthcare, aiming to protect patients and strengthen system integrity per bill title/summary.90% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 774: An Act removing barriers to care for physician assistants

HD 774 removes barriers for physician assistants (PAs) by expanding their scope of practice and improving access to care. The bill allows PAs to perform medical services within their training without requiring physician supervision for certain tasks, ensures insurance coverage for PA-provided services identical to those by physicians, and permits PAs to bill insurers directly. It also establishes a 2,000-hour collaborative practice requirement in hospital settings for PA licensure. This directly affects PAs, patients seeking care, and healthcare insurers by streamlining care delivery and billing processes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands PA scope of practice, ensures equal insurance coverage, and improves patient access to care - directly advancing healthcare accessibility.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Hospitals Medical Licensing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1202: An Act to advance health equity

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 901) of Pavel M. Payano, Liz Miranda, Manny Cruz, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for legislation to advance health equity. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to 'advance health equity' via healthcare financing, directly aligning with support indicators like strengthening and funding healthcare access.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1133: An Act ensuring prompt access to health care

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Adam Gomez for legislation to ensure prompt access to health care. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill title and summary explicitly target 'prompt access to health care,' directly improving patient access per support indicators.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1782: An Act preserving and protecting public health

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 853) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to preserve and protect public health. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill title and summary explicitly aim to preserve/protect public health under Health Care Financing, aligning with strengthening public health initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2341: An Act establishing medicare for all in Massachusetts

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 860) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Margaret R. Scarsdale, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly establishes Medicare for All, expanding universal healthcare coverage to all Massachusetts residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare

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