An Act relative to patient access to certain health care services
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve patient access to healthcare services for individuals who do not speak English fluently. It seeks to ensure that healthcare facilities in Massachusetts provide qualified interpreters to facilitate communication between patients and their providers. The goal is to reduce barriers to care and promote equitable access to medical services for non-English speakers.
Key provisions
- Requires healthcare facilities to provide interpreter services.
- Focuses on ensuring access to interpreters for non-English speaking patients.
- Aims to improve communication between patients and healthcare providers.
- Addresses a need for qualified interpreters.
- Supports equitable access to healthcare.
Who is affected
- Patients who do not speak English
- Healthcare providers
- Healthcare facilities in Massachusetts
- Individuals seeking medical care
Notable changes
- Addresses the need for interpreter services in healthcare settings.
- Expands access to healthcare for non-English speakers.
- Potentially requires facilities to cover the cost of interpreter services.
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