The bill, passed by a 148 to 7 vote, differs from the version the Massachusetts’ Senate passed last month. It adds a $20 million charge on hospitals and insurers to fund healthy lifestyle programs. Both the Senate and House bills link healthcare cost increases to the state’s general economic growth, but the House bill sets a tougher target for the state to reduce its healthcare spending.
Massachusetts lawmakers will come together in the coming weeks to negotiate a final version for the governor to sign.
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