S467
An Act ensuring senior care organization quality and accountability
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the quality and accountability of senior care organizations in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish standards and processes to ensure that these organizations provide adequate care to older adults. The legislation intends to promote transparency and responsiveness within the senior care system, ultimately benefiting seniors and their families. It builds upon previous efforts to address similar concerns.
Key provisions
- Establish quality standards for senior care organizations.
- Require organizations to report data on care provided and outcomes.
- Implement a system for addressing complaints and concerns about care.
- Promote transparency in pricing and service offerings.
- Support ongoing monitoring and evaluation of senior care services.
- Require organizations to have adequate staffing levels.
- Mandate training for staff on elder care best practices.
Who is affected
- Senior care organizations
- Older adults receiving care
- Families of older adults
- Massachusetts Department of Elder Affairs
- Healthcare providers
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to strengthen existing regulations related to senior care quality.
- It may introduce new reporting requirements for senior care organizations.
- The legislation could lead to increased oversight of senior care services.
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Primary sponsor
Barry R. Finegold
Cosponsor
Barry R. Finegold
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Bill S.467 194th (Current)
An Act ensuring senior care organization quality and accountability
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 467) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to ensure senior care organization quality and accountability. Elder Affairs.
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Presenter: Barry R. Finegold
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.467
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/19/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Aging and Independence |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2887 |
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