An Act to protect the independence of clinical decision making

This bill protects clinicians' ability to make independent medical decisions by restricting ownership of healthcare practices. It requires that practices be owned solely by clinicians with independent practice authority (like doctors, nurse practitioners, or psychologists) and prohibits management organizations or healthcare facilities from interfering with clinical judgments - such as discharge timing, diagnosis codes, or patient care plans. Healthcare practices must certify compliance with these rules to licensing boards biennially. The law directly affects clinicians, healthcare practices, and management services organizations operating in Massachusetts.