BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts House and Senate negotiators have filed the final version of a bill they say will save up to $200 billion in health care costs over the next 15 years and help guarantee the future of the state's landmark 2006 health care law.
The bill rejects a proposed "luxury tax" for hospitals that charge more than 20 percent above the state median price for a service, but includes $135 million in grants to help community hospitals make the transition to new electronic medical records systems.
Another goal of the bill is to allow residents better access to their own medical records and cut down on unnecessary and expensive repeat medical testing.
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