Update on Legislative Session
Over the next few weeks I'll be highlighting the key pieces of legislation passed during the session just completed.
This week I want to highlight key legislation in the area of healthcare.
Here is a brief summary. Please send an email to RepDonato38@aol.com if you would like additional information.
HEALTH CARE REFORM
First in the nation health care reform law makes affordable, quality insurance accessible to 95% of the state's 500,000 uninsured residents within three years; Landmark law based on House principle of shared responsibility requires individuals, businesses and government to participate in remedy for skyrocketing costs and growing number of uninsured; Reforms promise to significantly lower insurance costs for working families and individuals.
GIVING SENIORS GREATER LONG-TERM CARE CHOICES
Redirects Medicaid spending to give more seniors and people with disabilities option of receiving care at home and in the community; Moving to referred, cost effective savings will save taxpayers $134 million in first five years and create greater awareness of community-based alternatives.
GENETIC PRIVACY ACT
Protects commonwealth citizens by prohibiting insurance providers from discriminating against prospective policy holders based on genetic testing results.
CAREGIVER RESISTERY
New statewide registry of personal care attendants will expand access to quality home care, allowing more seniors and people with disabilities to maintain their independent living where they are most comfortable.
IMPROVING HOSPITAL PATIENT SAFETY
House-approved bill ensures baseline level of quality care for hospital patients by directing the Department of Public Health to study nursing staffing standards.
BLADDER CANCER SCREENING PROGRAM
Acknowledging that occupational exposure to hazardous materials makes professional and volunteer firefighters more prone to incidences of bladder cancer, legislation directs Department of Public Health to provide testing and screening and conduct educational program to encourage awareness and prevention.
Next week I'll summarize legislation passed that had to do with economic development.
This week I want to highlight key legislation in the area of healthcare.
Here is a brief summary. Please send an email to RepDonato38@aol.com if you would like additional information.
HEALTH CARE REFORM
First in the nation health care reform law makes affordable, quality insurance accessible to 95% of the state's 500,000 uninsured residents within three years; Landmark law based on House principle of shared responsibility requires individuals, businesses and government to participate in remedy for skyrocketing costs and growing number of uninsured; Reforms promise to significantly lower insurance costs for working families and individuals.
GIVING SENIORS GREATER LONG-TERM CARE CHOICES
Redirects Medicaid spending to give more seniors and people with disabilities option of receiving care at home and in the community; Moving to referred, cost effective savings will save taxpayers $134 million in first five years and create greater awareness of community-based alternatives.
GENETIC PRIVACY ACT
Protects commonwealth citizens by prohibiting insurance providers from discriminating against prospective policy holders based on genetic testing results.
CAREGIVER RESISTERY
New statewide registry of personal care attendants will expand access to quality home care, allowing more seniors and people with disabilities to maintain their independent living where they are most comfortable.
LICENSING OF GENETIC COUNSELORS
New registration and licensing requirements for genetic counselors guarantees appropriate state oversight and patient protections in emerging medical field.
IMPROVING HOSPITAL PATIENT SAFETY
House-approved bill ensures baseline level of quality care for hospital patients by directing the Department of Public Health to study nursing staffing standards.
BLADDER CANCER SCREENING PROGRAM
Acknowledging that occupational exposure to hazardous materials makes professional and volunteer firefighters more prone to incidences of bladder cancer, legislation directs Department of Public Health to provide testing and screening and conduct educational program to encourage awareness and prevention.
Next week I'll summarize legislation passed that had to do with economic development.
posted by Paul Donato @ 9:55 AM
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