By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 706) of Jason M. Lewis, Lori A. Ehrlich, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure prescription drug cost transparency and affordability. Health Care Financing.
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 673) of Julian Cyr, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carlos Gonzalez, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect Massachusetts hospitals and health systems. Health Care Financing.
By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 717) of Marc R. Pacheco, Mike Connolly, Rebecca L. Rausch, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a special commission to improve transparency and affordability at the Group Insurance Commission. Health Care Financing.
By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 695) of Eric P. Lesser, Rebecca L. Rausch, Bud L. Williams and José F. Tosado for legislation to improve the accessibility and affordability of pharmaceutical drugs of public health concern. Health Care Financing.
May 11, 2020 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1311) of Michael O. Moore, Rebecca L. Rausch and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to radon testing, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2696) ought to pass.
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 364) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael O. Moore, William N. Brownsberger, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility. Elder Affairs.
By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1164) of Marc R. Pacheco, Walter F. Timilty, Patrick M. O'Connor, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 373) of Mark C. Montigny, Jason M. Lewis, Christopher Hendricks, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent patient abuse and death in nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1163) of Marc R. Pacheco, Walter F. Timilty, Jason M. Lewis, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1525) of Paul R. Feeney, Anne M. Gobi, Steven S. Howitt, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide diabetes prevention program benefits. Public Service.
