Budget Amendment ID: FY2017-S4-607

EHS 607

Value of Community Hospitals

Mr. Brady moved that the proposed new text be amended by adding the following section: SECTION XX. The health policy commission, in consultation with the state’s community hospitals, shall develop a marketing campaign to show the high value of community hospitals and the cost and quality benefits to patients and employers of seeking care in local settings. The commission shall direct not more than $500,000 from the distressed hospital trust fund, established under section 2GGGG of chapter 29 of the General Laws, to fund the development and implementation of the marketing campaign.