H1384
An Act updating the health care cost growth benchmark and associated market oversight activities
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Bill overview
This bill aims to revise the benchmark used to measure the growth of healthcare costs in Massachusetts. It also intends to strengthen oversight activities related to healthcare markets. The goal is to better control rising healthcare expenses and ensure market practices are aligned with cost growth targets. The legislation seeks to improve transparency and accountability within the healthcare system.
Key provisions
- Updates the health care cost growth benchmark.
- Expands market oversight activities related to healthcare.
- Focuses on controlling the growth of healthcare costs.
- Aims to improve transparency in healthcare pricing and spending.
Who is affected
- Healthcare providers
- Healthcare insurers
- Patients in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts healthcare system
Notable changes
- Changes to the methodology for calculating healthcare cost growth.
- Increased scrutiny of healthcare market practices.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. John J. Lawn
Cosponsor
Jr. John J. Lawn
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Bill H.1384 194th (Current)
An Act updating the health care cost growth benchmark and associated market oversight activities
By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1384) of John J. Lawn, Jr. relative to health care cost growth benchmark and associated market oversight activities. Health Care Financing.
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Presenter: John J. Lawn, Jr.
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.1384
| 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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