Massachusetts S1399 aims to increase investment in behavioral health care by setting expenditure targets and requiring performance improvement plans.
S1399 establishes an aggregate behavioral health expenditure target for Massachusetts, aiming for a 30% increase over baseline expenditures for the 2026-2028 period. The Health Policy Commission must approve performance improvement plans from health care entities that fail to meet these targets. These plans must include specific strategies, measurable outcomes, and a timetable for implementation. The commission can waive or extend the requirement for these plans based on certain conditions.
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