S890
An Act to study the prevalence and cause of long term acute hospital stays
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Massachusetts legislature to conduct a study examining the reasons behind patients staying in acute care hospitals for longer than 60 days. The study will analyze the prevalence of these extended hospital stays and identify the contributing factors. The goal is to understand the trends and issues related to prolonged hospital stays to inform potential policy changes and improvements in healthcare delivery.
Key provisions
- Conduct a study on long-term acute hospital stays.
- Specifically analyze stays exceeding 60 days.
- Identify the causes and prevalence of these extended stays.
- Report findings and recommendations to the legislature.
Who is affected
- Patients receiving acute care hospital services
- Acute care hospitals
- Healthcare providers
- The Massachusetts healthcare system
- Health Care Financing
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Primary sponsor
Paul W. Mark
Cosponsor
Paul W. Mark
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Bill S.890 194th (Current)
An Act to study the prevalence and cause of long term acute hospital stays
By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 890) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to analyze and report on acute care hospital stays exceeding 60 days. Health Care Financing.
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Presenter: Paul W. Mark
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.890
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 11:00 AM-03:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2931 |
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