MA S2972

Authorizes the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing to investigate and study 47 Senate documents related to health care financing matters

Consolidates bills covering diverse health care topics including: health equity and community health workers, mental health services access, addiction treatment coverage, hospital governance, and emergency preparedness stockpiles

Includes proposals addressing health insurance issues such as limiting out-of-pocket expenses, medication synchronization, insurer reporting transparency, and prohibiting unilateral contract changes with providers

Encompasses behavioral health reforms including regional pilot programs for patient transport, intensive stabilization units within the Department of Mental Health, and medication-assisted treatment in correctional facilities

Reported by the Committee on Health Care Financing on February 25, 2026, with Senator Cindy F. Friedman signing on behalf of the committee