Healthcare (Primary Care)

introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 953: An Act establishing a community health center nurse practitioner residency program

This bill establishes a 24-month nurse practitioner residency program at community health centers to recruit and retain new nurse practitioners. It requires centers (those receiving federal grants under 42 USC 254b) to offer supervised patient care under physicians or experienced nurses, and mandates participants to commit to at least 18 months of employment at the center. The state must fund the program with $2.5 million annually and seek federal Medicaid reimbursement for this training. The program does not affect existing nursing licensure requirements under Chapters 94C or 112.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds $2.5M annual NP residency program to train providers at community health centers, expanding workforce capacity and improving patient access through mandatory employment commitments and Medicaid reimbursement efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Primary Care

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 2732: An Act relative to direct primary care

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2732) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to prohibit denials of certain payments for health care service. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits denials of certain healthcare payments, protecting patient access to services and aligning with patient rights indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1444: An Act establishing a community health center nurse practitioner residency program

HD 1444 establishes a 24-month nurse practitioner residency program at community health centers (CHCs) to recruit and retain nurse practitioners (NPs) for primary and preventative care. The program targets NPs who graduated within three years, requiring them to work at a CHC for at least 18 months post-residency under physician or advanced nurse supervision. It mandates $2.5 million annually in state funding, with efforts to secure federal Medicaid reimbursement for the residency costs. The law applies specifically to CHCs receiving federal grants under 42 USC 254b and does not alter existing nursing licensure requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates $2.5M annual state funding for NP residency program at CHCs to expand primary care access and retain healthcare providers, directly advancing healthcare workforce development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Primary Care

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3463: An Act relative to primary care access

HD 3463 establishes a Primary Care Board to study and improve primary care access in Massachusetts. The board, composed of health care providers, insurers, community representatives, and advocacy groups, will develop recommendations for payment models (including an all-payer primary care capitation system), data reporting standards, and workforce strategies. It requires health care providers and payers to submit primary care spending data, which will be published on a public dashboard for transparency. The bill directly affects primary care providers, health insurance plans, and the state’s approach to funding primary care services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates Primary Care Board to improve access via payment models, data transparency, and workforce strategies, directly advancing patient access to primary care services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 4121: An Act relative to supporting primary care physicians in the commonwealth

By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4121) of Paul McMurtry relative to primary care physician loan repayment program. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes loan repayment program for primary care physicians, directly funding workforce retention and improving access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 16, 2025

SD 3282: An Act relative to direct primary care

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to prohibit denials of certain payments for health care service. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits denials of healthcare payments, improving patient access to covered services and protecting patient rights under insurance coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 1343: An Act relative to direct primary care

By Representative Walsh of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1343) of Thomas P. Walsh and others for legislation to prohibit denials of certain payments for health care service. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits denial of healthcare payment denials, directly improving patient access and protecting coverage rights per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 30, 2026

H 2451: An Act to improve access to family physicians

By Representative Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2451) of Kate Hogan relative to requirements of certain health care applicants and trainees. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to improve access to family physicians, directly enhancing patient access to primary care under Public Health.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 2537: An Act relative to primary care access

By Representative Schwartz of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2537) of Greg Schwartz and others relative to primary care access. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly addresses primary care access under Public Health, directly advancing patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 1224: An Act expanding loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians

This bill expands loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians in Massachusetts. It adds family physicians, internal medicine doctors, pediatricians, and obstetricians/gynecologists to the existing program, making them eligible for loan repayment. To qualify, physicians must work with significant public payor patient populations (as defined by the Department of Public Health), have outstanding education debt, not use other loan programs, and sign a 4-year contract with the state. The program also specifies that part-time workers receive pro-rated assistance. The Executive Office of Health and Human Services must issue implementing regulations within three months of the bill's effective date.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands loan repayment for primary care physicians serving public payor populations, directly improving access to healthcare services by incentivizing provider retention in underserved areas.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Public Health

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