S864
An Act limiting excessive growth in the operating budgets of health care oversight agencies
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Bill overview
This bill aims to control the growth of operating budgets for health care oversight agencies in Massachusetts. It seeks to limit the increase in funding allocated to these agencies, ensuring a more responsible use of taxpayer dollars. The bill intends to prevent excessive spending and maintain fiscal stability within the healthcare regulatory framework. Specifically, it targets the operating budgets of these agencies, promoting a more restrained approach to resource allocation.
Key provisions
- Limits the annual growth rate of operating budgets for health care oversight agencies.
- Directs agencies to demonstrate justification for budget increases.
- Requires agencies to prioritize cost-saving measures.
- Establishes a review process for proposed budget increases.
- Focuses on the operating budgets of health care oversight agencies.
Who is affected
- Health care oversight agencies in Massachusetts
- Taxpayers in Massachusetts
- Healthcare providers in Massachusetts
- Patients in Massachusetts
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Primary sponsor
Barry R. Finegold
Cosponsor
Barry R. Finegold
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Bill S.864 194th (Current)
An Act limiting excessive growth in the operating budgets of health care oversight agencies
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 864) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to the operating budgets of health care oversight agencies. Health Care Financing.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Barry R. Finegold
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.864
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 11:00 AM-03:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2931 |
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