H2388
An Act to encourage, and improve the level of availability of physicians
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase the number of physicians available in Massachusetts. It seeks to encourage and improve the accessibility of medical care by addressing factors impacting physician availability. The bill’s specific mechanisms are currently being explored through a scheduled hearing. It is similar to previous legislation with the same goal.
Key provisions
- Scheduling a hearing to examine the current state of physician availability.
- Exploring strategies to encourage more physicians to practice in Massachusetts.
- Investigating factors contributing to physician shortages.
- Potentially examining incentives for physicians to locate in underserved areas.
Who is affected
- Patients in Massachusetts
- Physicians
- Healthcare providers
- The healthcare system in Massachusetts
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Primary sponsor
Michael S. Day
Cosponsor
Vincent Lawrence Dixon
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Bill H.2388 194th (Current)
An Act to encourage, and improve the level of availability of physicians
By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2388) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for legislation to encourage and improve the level of availability of physicians. Public Health.
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Bill Information
Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Michael S. Day (By Request)
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2388
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/23/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/23/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Tuesday, October 21, 2025 |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5234 |
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