SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1526 FILED ON: 1/16/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 882
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Jason M. Lewis
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act to promote graduate medical education.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: |
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Jason M. Lewis | Fifth Middlesex |
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Joanne M. Comerford | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester | 1/23/2025 |
James B. Eldridge | Middlesex and Worcester | 2/11/2025 |
Liz Miranda | Second Suffolk | 3/21/2025 |
James K. Hawkins | 2nd Bristol | 4/15/2025 |
John F. Keenan | Norfolk and Plymouth | 4/22/2025 |
Vanna Howard | 17th Middlesex | 5/12/2025 |
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1526 FILED ON: 1/16/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 882
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 882) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to require MassHealth to make Graduate Medical Education payments. Health Care Financing. |
[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE SENATE, NO. 765 OF 2023-2024.]
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)
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An Act to promote graduate medical education.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Chapter 118E of the General Laws is amended by adding at the end thereof, the following new section:-
Section 83. MassHealth shall make graduate medical education payments for post-graduate residency and other training in community-based primary care, behavioral health, and other areas of physician or provider shortage in community-based healthcare settings in the Commonwealth. The payments may support community-based training for other health professionals, including but not limited to, family medicine nurse practitioners, dentists, and dental hygienists. Eligible providers for said payments shall include community health centers. MassHealth shall seek to obtain the maximum amount of federal reimbursement for said payments. MassHealth shall promulgate and revise any rules or regulations necessary to implement this provision within 180 days of enactment. MassHealth will prioritize placements at community-based settings and organizations that serve a high public payer mix. MassHealth shall consult with the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, Inc. regarding implementation of this section.