The Associated Press reports in the Boston Herold about a new health care reform measure passed in the Bay State, that has some wondering will this be the next thing in health care reform in other states. The bill like so many other before it, is supposed to lower costs and improve services for small businesses and their employees. Oh, and they create a new tax to do it.

“Massachusetts lawmakers say a new health care bill they approved will help small businesses combat rising health care costs and force insurers to spend more on medical care and less on administrative costs.

The legislation passed Saturday allows small businesses to form cooperatives to strengthen their purchasing power. It also requires insurers to promote low-cost health care providers in their networks.

Supporters estimate the bill would help small businesses save 10 percent on health care premium costs. They also say it sets the stage for further reforms in the next legislative session that starts in January.”

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