Massachusetts
Massachusetts has mobile-specific requirements for both dental and medical care.
Dental
Mobile-specific requirements identifiedMassachusetts uses Permit M for covered mobile dental facilities and portable dental operations. The Board’s application guidance lists exceptions for emergency care, homebound patients of record, screening-only services, services by licensed hospitals or clinics under M.G.L. c. 111 §§ 51 through 56, approved dental-school settings, and specified local or state government services. Verify the relevant category with the Board.
For a covered operation, submit the required emergency, infection-control, patient-consent, records, equipment, and service-scope documentation. This guidance does not exempt the clinical professionals from their individual licensing or practice obligations.
Sources
Dental licensing contact
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry
250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108
Telephone (800) 414-0168
Medical
Mobile-specific requirements identifiedMassachusetts health-facility design review includes a dedicated compliance checklist for mobile or transportable medical clinics. Applicability depends on the sponsoring facility and services, so confirm the project pathway with the Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification.
Sources
Medical licensing contact
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
178 Albion Street, Suite 330, Wakefield, MA 01880
Telephone (781) 876-8200
This guide is for general information and is not legal advice. Regulations can change often. Always check current requirements with state and local licensing authorities before starting services, changing locations, or expanding your program. Consult qualified legal counsel about your specific operations. Verify contact details before sending applications or records.
“No known mobile-specific regulations” means this guide does not identify a separate mobile-specific requirement for the service category in that entry. It is not confirmation that no such requirements exist. General healthcare laws, professional rules, service-specific approvals, payer conditions, and local requirements may still apply. This guide is not an exhaustive compliance checklist.
The professional licensing authorities listed within each jurisdiction are starting points. Facility licensing, pharmacy, radiation, public health, and payer questions may belong to different agencies. Ask the listed authority to direct you to the appropriate office when needed.
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