An Act to provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve the speed and efficiency of mental health treatment for individuals receiving inpatient care in Massachusetts. It seeks to address delays in accessing necessary services and ensure patients receive timely care. The legislation intends to streamline processes and improve coordination within the mental health system. Specifically, it mandates a study to examine and recommend improvements to the delivery of inpatient mental health care.
Key provisions
- Requires a study of the current process for inpatient mental health care.
- The study will examine delays in treatment and identify barriers to timely access.
- The study will recommend changes to improve the efficiency and coordination of inpatient mental health services.
- The study will be conducted by the Department of Public Health.
Who is affected
- Individuals receiving inpatient mental health care in Massachusetts
- Mental health providers
- The Department of Public Health
- Patients and their families
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a study to evaluate and improve the current system for inpatient mental health care.
- No specific changes to existing laws are outlined in the text.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Kenneth I. Gordon
Cosponsor
Kenneth I. Gordon
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