H1393

To promote graduate medical education

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1393 promotes graduate medical education by requiring MassHealth to fund training in underserved areas.

Massachusetts H1393 mandates MassHealth to fund graduate medical education in community-based settings, focusing on primary care, behavioral health, and areas with physician shortages. The bill also supports training for other health professionals like nurse practitioners, dentists, and dental hygienists. MassHealth must prioritize placements in community-based settings serving a high public payer mix and consult with the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers. The agency will seek maximum federal reimbursement and implement necessary rules within 180 days of enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 12, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Health Care Financing Hearing

History

Jul 20

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Jul 9

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

May 2, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium