H2513
An Act relative to health care transparency
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to clarify the use of the term ‘physician’ in healthcare settings. It aims to ensure that individuals understand who is providing their medical care and to promote transparency in the healthcare system. The bill focuses on defining and standardizing the terminology used to describe healthcare professionals. It is currently under review by the Public Health committee.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘physician’ to include specific licensed healthcare professionals.
- Requires healthcare providers to clearly identify the professional providing care.
- Addresses the use of the term ‘physician’ in billing and insurance contexts.
- Supports efforts to improve patient understanding of their healthcare team.
Who is affected
- Patients
- Healthcare providers
- Insurance companies
- The healthcare industry
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Cosponsors
David Paul Linsky
James Arciero
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Bill H.2513 194th (Current)
An Act relative to health care transparency
By Representative Plouffe of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2513) of Bridget Plouffe and others relative to the use of the term physician. Public Health.
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Presenter: Bridget Plouffe
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2513
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 7/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5234 |
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