The Massachusetts Senate is expected to resume its debate on a bill that sets an ambitious goal of reducing projected health care costs in the state by $150 billion over the next 15 years.
Boston StatehouseBOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Senate is expected to resume its debate on a bill that sets an ambitious goal of reducing projected health care costs in the state by $150 billion over the next 15 years.
State senators are expected to tackle the wide-ranging bill and its multiple proposed amendments during their Thursday morning session. It is unclear when they are likely to vote on the proposed legislation.
The bill would limit future growth in health care costs to no higher than annual growth in the overall state economy. It would also create a new state agency that would monitor health care.
Gov. Deval Patrick praised lawmakers Tuesday for tackling this issue, but expressed concerns over the bill's provision to create a new state agency.