H4618

To promote increased access to patient care through equitable reimbursement

Introduced·10/20/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4618 aims to ensure equitable reimbursement for certified registered nurse anesthetists.

Massachusetts H4618 seeks to promote increased access to patient care by ensuring equitable reimbursement for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs). The bill mandates that health insurers, health plans, and other entities must reimburse CRNAs at least as much as they would for the same service provided by a physician. It prohibits reducing physician reimbursements to comply with this requirement. The bill also allows for varying reimbursement rates based on quality or performance measures, provided they are the same for both physicians and CRNAs.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Aug 4

House

Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Jun 17

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

Mar 19

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026