S848
An Act relating to covered entity reporting to increase accountability to safeguard benefit for vulnerable patients
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Bill overview
This bill requires healthcare providers (covered entities) in Massachusetts to submit an annual report to the Center for Health Information and Analysis. The goal is to increase accountability and ensure that vulnerable patients receive appropriate care. These reports will help track and improve the safeguarding of benefits for this population. This legislation aims to enhance transparency and oversight within the healthcare system.
Key provisions
- Covered entities must file annual reports.
- Reports are submitted to the Center for Health Information and Analysis.
- The purpose is to improve accountability.
- Focus is on safeguarding benefits for vulnerable patients.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Health Care Financing.
Who is affected
- Healthcare providers (covered entities)
- Vulnerable patients
- Center for Health Information and Analysis
- Massachusetts residents
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Primary sponsor
John J. Cronin
Cosponsor
John J. Cronin
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Bill S.848 194th (Current)
An Act relating to covered entity reporting to increase accountability to safeguard benefit for vulnerable patients
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 848) of John J. Cronin for legislation to require all covered entities to file an annual report to the Center for Health Information and Analysis to increase accountability to safeguard benefit for vulnerable patients. Health Care Financing.
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Bill Information
Presenter: John J. Cronin
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.848
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2931 |
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