Amendment #5, as changed to H4253

Investing in Healthcare Oversight Agencies

Mr. Day of Stoneham moves to amend the bill by adding the following new section:-

SECTION 19. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there shall be a task force to study and provide recommendations regarding the financing of the health policy commission, established in section 2 of chapter 6D of the General Laws.

The task force shall examine the funding sources and assessment algorithm to ensure a sustainable and equitable funding stream for the work of the health policy commission. The study shall include, but not be limited to, reviewing the existing funding mechanisms, identifying additional funding needs, considering additional healthcare stakeholders for whom it may be appropriate to assess and exploring other funding streams. The task force shall engage relevant stakeholders, including, but not limited to, acute hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers and surcharge payors.

The task force shall consist of 5 members: the chairs of the joint committee on health care financing, who shall serve as co-chairs; the secretary of health and human services or a designee; the executive director of the health policy commission or a designee; and the executive director of the center for health information and analysis or a designee.

The task force shall report its findings, along with any recommendations, to the clerks of the house of representatives and senate no later than June 1, 2022.