H 2363
An Act directing the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to study the feasibility of incentivizing inpatient psychiatric hospitals to admit patients directly from community behavioral health centers
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to conduct a study examining how to encourage inpatient psychiatric hospitals to accept patients directly from community behavioral health centers. The goal is to improve access to mental health care by streamlining the process of transferring patients between these facilities. The study will explore potential incentives and strategies to make this direct admission process more efficient and effective. This legislation aims to address gaps in the current system and improve patient outcomes.
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Primary sponsor
Bruce J. Ayers
Cosponsor
Bruce J. Ayers
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