Monthly Archives: August 2008

Quick Clicks

Posted on August 22, 2008 by

HCFA’s legal partner, Health Law Advocates, has upgraded its website and added lots of good information. A definite bookmark: www.healthlawadvocates.org. The Connector has updated its health reform fact sheet to reflect the latest DHCFP enrollment numbers. They also posted a … Continue reading →

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Real Voices: Your Weekly Dose from the HCFA Helpline

Posted on August 21, 2008 by

Every week we highlight the voices of real people that contact our Helpline every day. Once a week you will be introduced to a family whose life has changed for the better due to health reform. If you or anyone … Continue reading →

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Quality and Cost Council Meeting Schedule and Membership Changes Under Chapter 305

Posted on August 20, 2008 by

The Quality and Cost Council announced its regular meeting schedule for FY 2009. All meetings take place at 1 Ashburton Place, 21st Floor. * Full Council Meetings: 3rd Wed. of every month, 1:00-4:00 PM * Advisory Committee Meeting: September 24, … Continue reading →

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Two Huge Numbers: up 439,000 and down 41%

Posted on August 19, 2008 by

The Division of Health Care Finance and Policy just released their quarterly Key Indicators report. The report provides a by-the-numbers snapshot of health care in Massachusetts. Two numbers make the news, big time. First, 439,000. That’s the net increase in … Continue reading →

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Summarizing MA Health Reform

Posted on August 18, 2008 by

If you’d rather have something more concise than EOHHS’ 24-page health reform progress report, our partners at Community Catalyst have released a useful 3-pager that summarizes health reform’s progress to date and upcoming challenges. The fact sheet succinctly covers the … Continue reading →

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Paradigm Shift Coming — Will MA take a lead role?

Posted on August 17, 2008 by

A post in an well-read national blog says a fundamental shift in health care is afoot: A Primary Care Paradigm Shift Something profound is happening in buyers’ and the public’s attitudes towards primary care and the health system. With inexorable … Continue reading →

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Latest Progress Report Filed

Posted on August 17, 2008 by

The Administration recently released the latest every-60-day report on health care reform implementation progress. The full report isn’t up yet on the state site, but we’ve posted a copy here. The report highlights the broad sweep of health reform under … Continue reading →

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Some Enjoy Paying High Premiums

Posted on August 17, 2008 by

If universal coverage came to America, some people would leave the country. But where would they go? Audio fun from the Onion.

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Real Voices: Your Weekly Dose from the HCFA Helpline

Posted on August 14, 2008 by

Every week we highlight the voices of real people that contact our Helpline every day. Once a week you will be introduced to a family whose life has changed for the better due to health reform. If you or anyone … Continue reading →

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MCC Hearing Scheduled

Posted on August 14, 2008 by

The Connector Board hearing on the revised Minimum Creditable Coverage (MCC) regulations originally scheduled for September 11th is now taking place on Tuesday, September 9th at 10:00AM in Gardner Auditorium at the State House. The materials on the proposal are … Continue reading →

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