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Advisory council discusses interstate portability for MOLST/POLST; statutory authority likely needed

MOST Advisory Council · January 6, 2026
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Council members discussed efforts to make MOLST/POLST documents portable across New England. Barbara Cass said the goal is desirable but likely would require statutory authority; Dartmouth Health and Ellen DePaolo were cited as conveners of regional conversations.

Members of the MOST Advisory Council discussed whether MOLST or POLST documents could be recognized across state lines in New England to reduce burdens on patients who travel or receive care in neighboring states.

A council member asked whether an interstate compact or other…

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