Last mentioned: Mar 5, 2026
Emergency Period Ends
Three-month emergency period for 958 CMR 9.00 concludes following public hearings.
Emergency Rules Expire
The three-month emergency period for 958 CMR 9.00 concludes.
Proposed Regulations Published
HPC formally proposes amendments to 958 CMR 6.00 and 7.00.
Proposed Amendments Published
HPC releases formal regulatory updates to 958 CMR 6.00 and 7.00 for public comment.
Bulletin HPC-2025-01
HPC issues interim guidance on new transaction reporting requirements.
Interim Guidance Effective
Bulletin HPC-2025-01 takes effect to guide providers on new transaction reporting.
Chapter 343 Enacted
Massachusetts legislature passes 'An Act Enhancing the Market Review Process'.
Chapter 343 Enacted
Massachusetts passes 'An Act Enhancing the Market Review Process' expanding HPC authority.
The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) has proposed comprehensive regulatory amendments to expand its oversight of healthcare market transactions, specifically targeting private equity and management service organizations. These rules, implementing Chapter 343 of the Acts of 2024, introduce stricter reporting requirements and five-year post-transaction monitoring to curb rising healthcare costs.
The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission has unveiled proposed regulations that significantly expand its authority to review healthcare transactions, specifically targeting private equity and management service organizations. These rules implement Chapter 343 of the Acts of 2024, introducing stricter reporting thresholds and five-year post-transaction monitoring.