S 2607
An Act establishing the hospital to home partnership program
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Bill overview
This bill aims to formally establish the Hospital to Home Partnership Program in Massachusetts. The program supports collaboration between hospitals and home-based healthcare providers to ensure patients receive comprehensive care after they leave the hospital. It seeks to improve patient outcomes and reduce readmissions by facilitating a smoother transition from hospital to home settings. The bill codifies existing efforts to integrate hospital and home care services.
Key provisions
- Establishes a formal Hospital to Home Partnership Program.
- Supports collaboration between hospitals and home healthcare providers.
- Aims to improve patient outcomes after hospital discharge.
- Seeks to reduce hospital readmissions.
- Facilitates a transition from hospital to home care.
- Codifies existing efforts in this area.
Who is affected
- Hospitals
- Home healthcare providers
- Patients
- Healthcare administrators
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Formalizes a previously informal program.
- Creates a structured framework for collaboration.
- Potentially streamlines patient care transitions.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Aging and Independence
Cosponsors
Brendan P. Crighton
Bruce E. Tarr
Jacob R. Oliveira
James B. Eldridge
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Bill S.2607 194th (Current)
An Act establishing the hospital to home partnership program
Senate, September 18, 2025 -- The committee on Aging and Independence to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 495) of John C. Velis, Paul K. Frost, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to codify the Hospital to Home Partnership Program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2607).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Aging and Independence Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.2607
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/18/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Aging and Independence |
| 9/18/2025 | Senate | New draft of S495 |
| 9/18/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 11/17/2025 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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