H797

Requiring the certification of medical directors in skilled nursing facilities

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H797 mandates certification for medical directors in skilled nursing facilities.

Massachusetts H797 requires medical directors in skilled nursing facilities to be certified by the American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine or an equivalent organization. Facilities must submit information about their medical directors to the Department of Public Health, including criminal background checks, resumes, and certification status. Existing medical directors have until January 1, 2030, to obtain certification.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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