Provider Licensure and Accreditation

Information to ensure proper facility and clinician credentials.
10.01.2018  | HPC on BID-Lahey Merger: AG Review Needed
The HPC has released its final report on the proposed large merger of hospitals and physician practices that would be known as Beth Israel Lahey Health.
08.20.2018  | Governor Baker Signs Opioid and Alzheimer's Legislation
Last week, Gov. Charlie Baker signed two pieces of legislation of interest to the hospital community.
03.26.2018  | New License Requirements for Pharmacy Trainees
The Board of Registration in Pharmacy has issued some new, stricter rules for pharmacy technicians in training.
01.15.2018  | CHIA Transparency Website in Beta Testing
The much-awaited-for consumer health information website from the state is up-and-running in test mode only.
01.08.2018  | HPC Refers Partners-Mass Eye and Ear Merger to AG
The Health Policy Commission (HPC) last week issued its final review of the proposed merger between Partners HealthCare and Massachusetts Eye and Ear.
12.19.2017  | HB1143 / SB1199 An Act Relative to the Closing of Hospital Essential Services
HB1143 / SB1199 An Act Relative to the Closing of Hospital Essential Services
11.06.2017  | HPC Casts Cold Eye, Preliminarily, on Partners, MEEI Merger
The Health Policy Commission’s (HPC’s) preliminary Cost and Market Impact Review (CMIR), on the merger between Partners HealthCare and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, and its Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates physician organization was re
09.13.2017  | SB626, SB624, HB601, HB2452-SB658, HB608, HB2224 Primary Care, Behavioral & Mental Health ...
The Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association (MHA) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments on the following bills regarding primary care, behavioral and mental health and professional practice.
11.17.2015  | An Act to Expand Coverage and Access to Behavioral Health Services
The Massachusetts Hospital Association (MHA), on behalf of its member hospitals and health systems, appreciates this opportunity to offer testimony in strong support of HB905, “An Act to Expand Coverage and Access to Behavioral Health Services.”
11.17.2015  | Professional Licensure and Scope of Practice
The Massachusetts Hospital Association (MHA), on behalf of its member hospitals and health systems, appreciates this opportunity to offer comments related to the bills highlighted below.

Resources

Click on the links below for easy access to important information related to state healthcare issues and advocacy.
Visit the Commonwealth of Massachusetts websites below to find information on legislative hearings and other meetings of interest to the healthcare community.
To guide your navigation of the legislative process and assist your advocacy efforts, please visit the following state websites:
MHA has also developed the following documents for your information and benefit: