Healthcare (Primary Care)

passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 1418: An Act to provide funding for the African Diaspora Mental Health Association's State-of-the-Art Clinic

This bill appropriates $1.5 million from the state general fund to the African Diaspora Mental Health Association (ADMHA) in Springfield, Massachusetts, to complete its new mental health and substance use disorder clinic and expand services. The funding will cover physical infrastructure, telehealth technology, culturally tailored programs for opioid recovery and violence prevention, staff training on cultural competence, and community outreach initiatives. ADMHA, the only minority-owned mental health clinic in Western Massachusetts, will use the funds to directly serve African American and underserved communities. ADMHA must report on fund usage and program outcomes to the state within one year of receiving the funds.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirectly funds a mental health clinic, advancing mental health services under healthcare topic per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

H 1120: An Act relative to patient access to primary care services

This bill establishes a legal framework for direct primary care (DPC) in Massachusetts, allowing patients to enter into membership agreements with primary care providers for a fixed fee. The agreements must cover specific primary care services at a set periodic rate, prohibit providers from billing insurance for those services, and clearly state the arrangement is not health insurance. Both patients and providers can terminate the agreement without penalty after up to 60 days' notice. The bill directly affects patients seeking alternative primary care options and providers offering DPC services in Massachusetts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to improve patient access to primary care services, directly aligning with healthcare support indicators like enhanced access and service provision.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 9, 2026

H 1370: An Act relative to Massachusetts primary care for you

This bill establishes statewide targets requiring Massachusetts health care entities to increase primary care spending as a percentage of total health care expenditures. It sets specific annual targets: 10% for 2027, 12.5% for 2028, and 15% for 2029, with future adjustments capped between 15-20%. The commission must hold public hearings annually to review progress, publish targets online, and establish a 25-member Primary Care Council to monitor implementation. The bill directly affects all health care providers, insurers, and the state health care system by mandating measurable increases in primary care funding.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates primary care council and addresses health care financing, aiming to strengthen primary care access and coordination per bill summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 16, 2025

S 900: An Act to promote primary care through Medicaid graduate medical education funding

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 900) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to promote primary care through Medicaid graduate medical education funding. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds Medicaid graduate medical education to expand primary care access, directly increasing healthcare workforce capacity and patient access through targeted funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 872: An Act establishing a community health center nurse practitioner residency program

This bill establishes a 24-month nurse practitioner residency program at community health centers to recruit and retain new nurse practitioners. It requires centers (those receiving federal grants under 42 USC 254b) to offer supervised patient care under physicians or experienced nurses, and mandates participants to commit to at least 18 months of employment at the center. The state must fund the program with $2.5 million annually and seek federal Medicaid reimbursement for this training. The program does not affect existing nursing licensure requirements under Chapters 94C or 112.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes nurse practitioner residency program to expand community health center staffing, improving patient access to primary care services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Primary Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 2, 2025

H 1377: An Act establishing a community health center nurse practitioner residency program

HD 1444 establishes a 24-month nurse practitioner residency program at community health centers (CHCs) to recruit and retain nurse practitioners (NPs) for primary and preventative care. The program targets NPs who graduated within three years, requiring them to work at a CHC for at least 18 months post-residency under physician or advanced nurse supervision. It mandates $2.5 million annually in state funding, with efforts to secure federal Medicaid reimbursement for the residency costs. The law applies specifically to CHCs receiving federal grants under 42 USC 254b and does not alter existing nursing licensure requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes nurse practitioner residency program to recruit/retain staff at community health centers, directly improving healthcare access and workforce capacity in underserved areas.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Primary Care

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 891: An Act relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 891) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes loan repayment grants for primary care workforce at community health centers, directly funding workforce development to strengthen access to care services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 2, 2025

H 1410: An Act relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers

This bill establishes a new state loan repayment program for healthcare workers at community health centers in Massachusetts. It directly affects primary care physicians, mental health professionals (including community health workers and recovery coaches), and other staff who work at these centers and have student loan debt. The program requires participants to commit to four years of service, prioritizes culturally diverse recruitment, and is funded through an existing state reserve established in 2021. Eligible individuals must not participate in other loan repayment programs and will receive pro-rated assistance based on their work schedule. The program aims to strengthen recruitment and retention of healthcare staff at community health centers statewide.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes loan forgiveness program for primary care physicians at community health centers, directly funding workforce development to improve access to care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 8, 2026

S 1385: An Act expanding loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians

This bill expands loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians in Massachusetts. It adds family physicians, internal medicine doctors, pediatricians, and obstetricians/gynecologists to the existing program, making them eligible for loan repayment. To qualify, physicians must work with significant public payor patient populations (as defined by the Department of Public Health), have outstanding education debt, not use other loan programs, and sign a 4-year contract with the state. The program also specifies that part-time workers receive pro-rated assistance. The Executive Office of Health and Human Services must issue implementing regulations within three months of the bill's effective date.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians, directly improving healthcare workforce access and patient care through funding incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 5, 2025

H 2205: An Act expanding loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians

HD 3491 expands a state loan repayment program to include family physicians, pediatricians, internal medicine doctors, and obstetricians/gynecologists. To qualify, primary care physicians must work with a significant number of public insurance patients (as defined by the health department), have outstanding student debt, not participate in other repayment programs, and sign a 4-year contract with the state. Part-time providers receive assistance proportional to their hours worked. The bill aims to support primary care access in public health settings by reducing financial barriers for qualifying doctors.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians, increasing healthcare workforce access and provider availability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Substance Abuse

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