An Act to advance health equity
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act to Advance Health Equity,’ aims to address disparities in healthcare access and outcomes across Massachusetts. It seeks to promote equitable health care financing and improve health equity for all residents. The specific details of how this will be achieved are outlined in the bill’s text, which is currently under consideration by the Senate Health Care Financing Committee. This legislation builds upon similar efforts to improve healthcare access and outcomes.
Key provisions
- Focuses on advancing health equity within the state.
- Addresses health care financing to promote equitable access.
- Likely involves strategies to reduce health disparities.
- Currently under review by the Senate Health Care Financing Committee.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Individuals experiencing health disparities
- Healthcare providers
- Healthcare financing agencies
Bill text
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Sponsors
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20 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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