S.1628

To protect the independence of clinical decision making

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S1628 aims to safeguard the independence of clinical decision-making by clinicians.

Massachusetts S1628 seeks to protect the independence of clinical decision-making by clinicians, ensuring that management services organizations do not interfere with their professional judgment. The bill mandates that health care practices maintain ultimate control over clinical decisions, prohibiting interference in areas such as patient care, medical records, and diagnostic tests. It also outlines requirements for health care practices, including ownership by clinicians with independent practice authority and compliance with state regulations.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jul 14, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing

Jul 14, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing

History

Apr 2

Senate

Accompanied S1534

Mar 19

Senate

Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026

Jul 14, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time