An Act relative to insurance coverage of mobile integrated health
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to expand insurance coverage for mobile integrated health services in Massachusetts. Mobile integrated health involves delivering healthcare services at a patient’s home, often focusing on chronic disease management and preventative care. The legislation seeks to ensure that these services are covered by health insurance plans, potentially improving access to care and reducing hospital readmissions. It builds upon previous attempts to address this issue.
Key provisions
- Expands insurance coverage for mobile integrated health services.
- Allows for the reimbursement of services provided in patients’ homes.
- Focuses on chronic disease management and preventative care.
- Aims to reduce hospital readmissions through home-based care.
- Addresses gaps in current insurance coverage for these services.
Who is affected
- Patients receiving healthcare at home.
- Healthcare providers offering mobile integrated health services.
- Health insurance companies.
- Chronic disease patients.
- The healthcare system in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Builds on prior legislation (H.971, H.1083, H.1007, H.4336, S.726) seeking to expand coverage.
- Addresses the need for greater insurance reimbursement for home-based healthcare.
- Potentially reduces reliance on costly hospital visits.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Michael J. Finn
Cosponsor
Michael J. Finn
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