An Act establishing a special commission to study the use, disposal, and potential re-use of durable medical equipment in hospitals and care facilities under the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a special commission to investigate how durable medical equipment (DME) is used, disposed of, and potentially reused in hospitals and care facilities across Massachusetts. The commission will include members of the General Court and aims to examine practices related to this equipment to potentially improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to study DME practices.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The commission will examine the use, disposal, and potential reuse of durable medical equipment.
- Focus on hospitals and care facilities within the Commonwealth.
- The commission is scheduled to hold a hearing on September 29, 2025.
- The commission is associated with a study order (H5234).
- The commission's work is related to previous legislation concerning durable medical equipment.
- The commission's work is related to a study of medical equipment for children with special healthcare needs.
Who is affected
- Hospitals
- Care Facilities
- Patients receiving durable medical equipment
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Healthcare providers
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a new commission to specifically address DME practices.
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