Healthcare (Hospitals)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 18, 2025

S 495: An Act to codify the Hospital to Home Partnership Program

By Mr. Velis, a 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. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCodifies Hospital to Home Partnership Program under Elder Affairs, enhancing post-hospital care access for seniors, supporting patient transition services.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3957: An Act establishing a fund for the Western Massachusetts Hospital

By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3957) of Michael J. Finn for legislation to establish a fund for the Western Massachusetts Hospital. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes fund for Western Massachusetts Hospital under Public Health, directly providing financial support to healthcare infrastructure.90% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 17, 2025

S 2607: 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).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes hospital-to-home partnership program improving patient transition care, enhancing access to post-hospital services and continuity of care.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 3410: An Act authorizing the University of Massachusetts Building Authority to purchase and construct a hospital in the town of Norwood to be operated by UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc

By Representative Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3410) of John H. Rogers for legislation to authorize the purchase and construction of a hospital in the town of Norwood by the University of Massachusetts Building Authority, to be operated by UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes construction of new hospital facility, expanding healthcare access and infrastructure under UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 18, 2025

H 3291: An Act transferring Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Correction to the Department of Mental Health

By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3291) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Correction to the Department of Mental Health. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTransferring Bridgewater State Hospital to the Department of Mental Health directly aligns with specialized mental health care oversight, strengthening mental health services under healthcare policy.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 1321: An Act clarifying the wage act to protect hospital workers from being deprived of their wages

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1321) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to clarify the wage act to protect hospital workers from being deprived of their wages. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects hospital workers' wages, directly supporting medical professionals (a key healthcare workforce component) by ensuring fair compensation, aiding healthcare system stability.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects hospital workers' wages through wage act clarification, directly advancing worker pay protections per Labor & Employment indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 28, 2025

H 780: An Act establishing the hospital to home partnership program

By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 780) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services be authorized to establish a hospital to home partnership program. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes hospital-to-home partnership program under Health & Human Services, improving post-hospital care access for elderly, aligning with healthcare support indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 2876: An Act establishing the hospital to home partnership program

By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 780) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services be authorized to establish a hospital to home partnership program. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes hospital-to-home partnership program under Health and Human Services to improve patient care continuity and access for elderly populations, aligning with healthcare access indicators.90% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2250: An Act transferring Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health

This bill transfers operation of Bridgewater State Hospital from the Massachusetts Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health. It assigns the Mental Health Commissioner full responsibility for running the facility, providing all medical and mental health treatment for male patients there, and managing forensic services like court-ordered evaluations. The bill removes all references to Corrections oversight in hospital rules and creates a new division within Mental Health to handle forensic services. It also requires a study by 2026 on building a new facility to replace Bridgewater.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTransfers mental health facility to Mental Health Dept, centralizing care under health-focused oversight to improve treatment coordination and access per bill's intent.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Aug 4, 2026

H 4335: An Act relative to cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with an acquired brain injury

H 4335 requires Massachusetts' Group Insurance Commission to cover medically necessary cognitive rehabilitation services for Commonwealth employees (active and retired) with an acquired brain injury (ABI). The bill mandates coverage for specific therapies including cognitive rehabilitation therapy, neurocognitive therapy, community reintegration services, and neurofeedback therapy, without lifetime or unreasonable annual limits. It prohibits insurers from denying coverage solely because services occur outside a hospital and requires insurers to train staff on these benefits. The law also specifies that providers must hold appropriate licenses and accreditation for these services. This directly affects Commonwealth employees with ABI by ensuring comprehensive insurance coverage for their rehabilitation needs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer coverage for cognitive rehab therapies without limits, expanding healthcare access for ABI patients and protecting coverage rights per bill's requirements.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates coverage of cognitive rehab for state employees, expanding health benefits without coverage limits, directly supporting worker health and employment standards.95% confidence

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