H768

Relative to certified medical directors at skilled nursing facilities

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H768 mandates that skilled nursing facilities contract only with certified medical directors and requires reporting on medical director.

Massachusetts H768 requires skilled nursing facilities to contract only with certified medical directors, with exceptions for those already employed as of January 1, 2025. Facilities must submit detailed information about their medical directors, including criminal history, resume, and certification status. The Department of Public Health must report on the implementation of these requirements by January 1, 2033, including recommendations for permanent certification policies.

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Where it stands

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Calendar

Sep 16, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Elder Affairs Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5310 (under House Rule 27)

Sep 3, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-2

Sep 3, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order