H1398
An Act relative to hospital profit and fairness
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to impose civil penalties on publicly funded hospitals in Massachusetts if they generate excessive profits or pay excessive compensation to executives. The goal is to ensure that hospitals prioritize patient care and responsible financial management over maximizing profits. It seeks to address concerns about hospital finances and potential inequities in executive compensation, particularly at facilities supported by public funds. The bill aims to promote fairness and accountability in hospital operations.
Key provisions
- Establishes civil penalties for hospitals with significant profits.
- Targets excessive executive compensation at publicly funded hospitals.
- Applies to hospitals receiving state funding.
- Creates a mechanism for assessing and enforcing these penalties.
- Requires hospitals to report financial data publicly.
Who is affected
- Publicly funded hospitals in Massachusetts
- Hospital executives
- State government (through funding)
- Patients served by these hospitals
Notable changes
- Introduces a system of financial penalties for hospital profits.
- Specifically addresses executive compensation levels.
Fiscal impact
The bill’s fiscal impact is currently under consideration by the Health Care Financing committee.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
James J. O'Day
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Daniel M. Donahue
Danillo A. Sena
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Bill H.1398 194th (Current)
An Act relative to hospital profit and fairness
By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1398) of James J. O'Day and others relative to civil penalties for profits and excessive compensation at certain publicly funded hospitals. Health Care Financing.
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Presenter: James J. O'Day
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.1398
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 11:00 AM-03:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
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