Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has unveiled new comprehensive healthcare legislation that would help expand behavioral healthcare services and primary care access, reports Patient Engagement HIT.
The new bill would create investments in behavioral healthcare and primary care through new spending goals for providers and payers. The statewide target will address a historical lack of funds directed toward these healthcare sectors.
The proposal would require providers and payers to increase spending targets by 30 percent over the next three years, resulting in an approximately $1.4 billion system-wide investment focused on better primary care and behavioral healthcare access. Additionally, the legislation would mandate providers and payers to achieve the target and stay below the healthcare growth benchmark. Read more.
