Healthcare (Public Health)

This bill directs the Department of Public Health to reissue license number 2114, originally issued November 6, 2022, to Norwood Performance Therapy. It ensures the facility can continue providing essential services like chemotherapy, radiation, radiology, and other life-saving treatments. The law specifically maintains existing healthcare access for Norwood Performance Therapy and any other facilities operating under this license, preventing service interruption as of the bill's enactment date.

HD 923 requires Massachusetts Medicaid providers administering vaccines to eligible adults and children to receive reimbursement rates no lower than the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regional rates. This applies to all vaccination billing through Medicaid payment systems or pharmacy benefit managers. The law directly affects healthcare providers who serve Medicaid patients by guaranteeing they are paid at least the federal standard for vaccine administration. The policy takes effect on January 1, 2026.