On January 8, 2025, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed into law “An Act Enhancing the Health Care Market Review Process.” Part of this sweeping healthcare oversight law includes changes to the Determination of Need...more
1/14/2025
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On January 6, 2025, the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine (BORIM) published its first update on the recent Massachusetts law creating a new licensing pathway for internationally trained and licensed physicians....more
1/9/2025
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On December 30, 2024, the Massachusetts Legislature passed House No. 4653, “An Act Enhancing the Health Care Market Review Process.” This bill includes sweeping changes focused on increased regulatory oversight and healthcare...more
1/2/2025
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On November 20, 2024, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy signed into law new legislation that brings Massachusetts into the Nurse Licensure Compact. This law aims to address the critical issue of nursing shortages by...more
On September 6, 2024, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy signed “An Act to Improve Quality and Oversight of Long-term Care” into law. This law includes sweeping changes for both long-term care and assisted living facilities....more