Massachusetts HPC Proposes to Update Material Change Reporting Requirements to Align with Newly Expanded Oversight Authority

On February 5, 2026, the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) published proposed amendments to its Material Change regulations at 958 CMR 7.00 (the Proposed Amendments). Among other things, the Proposed Amendments broaden the HPC’s market review authority by subjecting more transactions to the HPC’s Material Change Notice (MCN) process and provide the HPC greater latitude to conduct Cost and Market Impact Reviews (CMIRs) of proposed transactions.... By: Robinson+Cole Health Law Diagnosis