S 899
An Act relative to hospital profit and fairness
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act relative to hospital profit and fairness,’ seeks to address concerns about hospital profitability in Massachusetts. It aims to increase transparency regarding hospital finances and potentially limit excessive profits. The bill’s specific details are still being developed through hearings and study orders, but it focuses on ensuring fairness in hospital operations and pricing. Similar bills have been proposed in the past, indicating ongoing interest in this issue.
Key provisions
- Requires hospitals to report financial data publicly.
- Potentially limits hospital profit margins.
- Supports a study order related to hospital operations.
- Addresses concerns about hospital financial practices.
Who is affected
- Hospitals in Massachusetts
- Patients in Massachusetts
- Healthcare providers in Massachusetts
- Insurance companies in Massachusetts
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill intends to increase transparency in hospital financial reporting.
- It may introduce regulations to control hospital profit levels.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Michael O. Moore
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Bill S.899 194th (Current)
An Act relative to hospital profit and fairness
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 899) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to hospital profit and fairness. Health Care Financing.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Michael O. Moore
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.899
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 11:00 AM-03:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2931 |
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