An Act relative to the closing of hospital essential services
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act relative to the closing of hospital essential services, was introduced by Representatives Kushmerek and Barber to address concerns about the discontinuance of health services. It directs the Public Health Committee to study the potential impacts of hospital closures on access to essential healthcare services within the Commonwealth. The bill seeks to ensure that communities have continued access to necessary medical care, particularly in areas where hospitals may be considering closures.
Key provisions
- Directs the Public Health Committee to study the impacts of hospital closures.
- The study will examine the effects on access to essential healthcare services.
- The study will consider the potential consequences for vulnerable populations.
- The study will evaluate strategies to mitigate negative impacts.
- The study will be conducted in conjunction with H5234
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Patients accessing healthcare services
- Hospitals and healthcare providers
- The Public Health Committee
Notable changes
- Initiates a study on hospital closures and their impact.
- Focuses on ensuring access to essential healthcare services.
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Primary sponsor
Michael P. Kushmerek
Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Christopher Richard Flanagan
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