Massachusetts S1526 prohibits new or renewed licenses for for-profit acute-care hospitals, exempting existing ones.
Massachusetts S1526 amends the General Laws to prevent the granting of new or renewed licenses for acute-care hospitals operated by for-profit entities. Hospitals already operating as for-profit entities as of April 1, 2024, are exempt from this restriction. This exemption extends to any transferees of these hospitals, ensuring their continued operation under the same terms. The bill aims to prioritize patient care over profit motives in hospital licensure.
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