Massachusetts governor unveils healthcare legislation to cut costs, boost care access for patients

(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review)

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker introduced extensive healthcare legislation Oct. 18 that would address surprise medical bills, limit when hospitals can charge a facility fee at a hospital outpatient department, and require hospitals and insurers to increase spending on behavioral health and primary care, according to The Boston Globe.  Continue reading article here…

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