An Act relative to health care quality for children and youth
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve the quality of healthcare for children and youth in Massachusetts. It requires the Department of Children and Families to incorporate pediatric best practices and adhere to guidelines established by MassHealth and the Department of Public Health when providing medical services. Specifically, the bill mandates a focus on mental health, physical health, health promotion, and preventative care, alongside monitoring and enforcing medical contracts to enhance access and quality of care.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Children and Families to utilize pediatric best practices.
- Mandates adherence to MassHealth and Department of Public Health guidelines.
- Expands the scope of healthcare to include mental health services.
- Requires monitoring and enforcement of medical contracts.
- Promotes health promotion and preventative health care.
Who is affected
- Children and youth in Massachusetts
- The Department of Children and Families
- MassHealth
- Department of Public Health
Notable changes
- Adds specific requirements for utilizing pediatric best practices.
- Incorporates mental health services into the standard of care.
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Families and Persons with Disabilities Joint Committee on Children
Cosponsors
Danillo A. Sena
Jacob R. Oliveira
James B. Eldridge
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