An Act to promote increased access to patient care through equitable reimbursement
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, H.1142, aims to improve access to patient care in Massachusetts by addressing reimbursement practices. It seeks to ensure that healthcare providers are fairly compensated for their services, potentially leading to better access to care for patients. The bill was referred to the Financial Services committee and subsequently concurred by the Senate. It is closely related to other similar bills focused on patient care access.
Key provisions
- Addresses reimbursement for patient care.
- Aims to promote equitable reimbursement practices.
- Related to improving access to healthcare services.
- Similar bills (H.4618, S.783, H.1705, H.2371, H.1255) have been introduced with similar goals.
Who is affected
- Healthcare providers
- Patients in Massachusetts
- The healthcare industry in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of legislative efforts to improve patient care access.
- It focuses specifically on the reimbursement process for healthcare services.
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