H 1361
An Act to address health care costs through the cost benchmark and rate review processes
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Bill overview
This bill aims to control rising healthcare costs in Massachusetts by strengthening the state’s processes for reviewing healthcare rates and benchmarks. It seeks to ensure that healthcare costs are based on reasonable comparisons to national averages and that insurance companies and healthcare providers justify their rates. The bill intends to increase transparency and accountability in the healthcare system, ultimately helping to reduce the financial burden on consumers and employers. It builds upon existing efforts to improve health care cost accountability.
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Primary sponsor
Patricia A. Duffy
Cosponsors
Christine P. Barber
James C. Arena-DeRosa
Natalie M. Higgins
Patricia A. Duffy
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