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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.857 194th (Current)

An Act to ensure uniform and transparent reporting of medical debt data

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 857) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to ensure uniform and transparent reporting of medical debt data. Health Care Financing.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Lydia Edwards
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Special Attachments:
Committee - Senate member votes

Health Services

Medical debt disproportionately impacts marginalized communities in the commonwealth with non-Hispanic Black residents and non-Hispanic residents of other or multiple races, as well as residents in fair or poor health or with an activity limitation, more likely to have family medical debt. Establishes a uniform system directing data on medical debt to be sent to the center for health information analysis, who will then analyze such data to advise on related policy as well as issue a public report on such information to promote transparency on matters related to medical debt.
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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