By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1734) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to prior authorization requirements for inpatient mental health services within the MassHealth program. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1733) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to reducing emergency department boarding for patients in need of inpatient behavioral health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. Arciero of Westford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James Arciero and others relative to creating a presumption of job relatedness for certain public safety personnel and first responders suffering from incapacitation or inability to perform their duties as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection or exposure. Public Service.
By Representatives Muratore of Plymouth and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 389) of Mathew J. Muratore, Kathleen R. LaNatra and others for legislation to authorize the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to issue limited slot machine licenses to veterans’ organizations. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
By Representatives Mark of Peru and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to absentee voting for the 2020 state primary and general elections. Election Laws.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 612) of Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Michael F. Rush, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance and expand access to telemedicine services. Financial Services.
By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3487) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health.
By Mr. Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1150) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to the calculation of reimbursement rates to disproportionate share hospitals. Health Care Financing.
By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1184) of Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to further rate equity, access to, and affordability through equitable commercial health plan rates of reimbursement to community hospitals. Health Care Financing.
