Healthcare

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2023: An Act to improve healthcare and reduce consumer costs

This bill prohibits new for-profit hospitals, clinics, and health insurance companies from obtaining licenses in Massachusetts. Specifically, it bans new for-profit acute care hospitals (Section 2), for-profit ambulatory surgery clinics (Section 1), and for-profit health insurance companies (Section 3) from operating within the state. The law applies only to new licenses - not existing for-profit facilities - and takes effect 18 months after enactment. It directly affects healthcare providers and insurers seeking to establish new for-profit operations in Massachusetts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBans new for-profit healthcare entities to reduce consumer costs and improve access, directly aligning with support indicators for healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3029: An Act relative to physician relocation

This bill, introduced by Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian, would allow physicians to provide testimony in administrative or judicial hearings without facing certain legal barriers. It directly affects healthcare professionals who may be called to testify in legal or regulatory proceedings. The key provision establishes that physicians cannot be penalized for testifying in these contexts, supporting their ability to contribute medical expertise. The bill falls under Public Health and focuses on enabling medical professionals' participation in legal processes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects physicians' ability to testify without penalty, supporting medical expertise in legal proceedings related to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 2, 2025

H 1386: An Act to ensure uniform and transparent reporting of medical debt data

By Representative Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1386) of John J. Mahoney for legislation to establish an electronic system of public reporting for providers as a prerequisite condition for advancing overdue medical bills to debt collection agencies. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates transparent medical debt reporting to prevent unfair collection practices, protecting patient rights and improving healthcare financing transparency.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 2, 2025

H 1350: An Act to address medical debt through hospital financial assistance reform

By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1350) of Christine P. Barber, Steven Owens and others relative to hospital financial assistance. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses medical debt via hospital financial assistance reform, improving patient access and reducing financial barriers to healthcare services.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 22, 2025

H 1376: An Act relative to the operating budgets of health care oversight agencies

By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1376) of Hannah Kane relative to the operating budgets of health care oversight agencies. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses operating budgets for healthcare oversight agencies, indicating funding support for healthcare administration and oversight functions.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 905: An Act to improve health care cost accountability

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 905) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to improve health care cost accountability. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves healthcare cost accountability, enhancing financial management and efficiency in healthcare financing systems.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 9, 2026

H 1384: An Act updating the health care cost growth benchmark and associated market oversight activities

By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1384) of John J. Lawn, Jr. relative to health care cost growth benchmark and associated market oversight activities. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill updates health care cost growth benchmark and market oversight, aiming to manage costs and improve affordability, aligning with supporting health care access and reducing financial barriers.70% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 896: An Act to prohibit inappropriate use of the health care cost growth benchmark

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 896) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to prohibit inappropriate use of the health care cost growth benchmark. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents misuse of healthcare cost benchmark that could restrict funding or services, protecting healthcare program integrity.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 873: An Act relative to hospital closures and health planning

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 873) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to hospital closures and health planning. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses hospital closures and health planning to maintain healthcare access and infrastructure, directly supporting patient access and facility stability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 865: An Act expanding the moral obligation bond program to acute care hospitals

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 865) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to expand the moral obligation bond program to acute care hospitals. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands moral obligation bonds for acute care hospital infrastructure funding, directly advancing healthcare facility investment under Health Care Financing.95% confidence

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