Monthly Archives: November 2008

Coverage Who Can Count On? The YAP Gap

Posted on November 19, 2008 by

Connector Executive Director Jon Kingsdale had a op-ed in today’s Metrowest Daily News (“A health insurance plan that you can count on“), explaining the MCC regulations and why people need comprehensive coverage: There’s health insurance and then there’s real coverage. … Continue reading →

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Keeping our Veterans Healthy

Posted on November 19, 2008 by

Massachusetts has a long history of leading the way in protecting the health of its residents, and a new program by The Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) continues this legacy. DVS … Continue reading →

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Landmark Court Decision Upholds Prescription “Data Mining” Ban

Posted on November 18, 2008 by

Today the First Circuit Federal Court of Appeals upheld a New Hampshire law prohibiting the sale of consumer’s prescription data for use in marketing to physicians (known as “data mining”). The court recognized the importance of this law to curb … Continue reading →

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New Health Disparities Council Co-Chair

Posted on November 18, 2008 by

The Council on Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities will reconvene in December with a new Senate Co-chair. Senator Susan Fargo, who chairs the Committee on Public Health, will work with House co-chair Byron Rushing, to move the Council forward. The … Continue reading →

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HIV/AIDS & the Right to Health: Leadership in the US and Globally

Posted on November 18, 2008 by

Physicians for Human Rights, AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts, Partners in Health and the François-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Health & Human Rights invite you to attend: HIV/AIDS & the Right to Health: Leadership in the US and Globally A Town … Continue reading →

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Quality and Cost Council Meets Wednesday

Posted on November 17, 2008 by

The Health Care Quality and Cost Council meets on Wednesday, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at One Ashburton Place, 21st floor, Boston. The agenda includes: Committee Reports: A.   End of Life Care B.   Chronic Care C.   Patient Safety D.   Communications … Continue reading →

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Amherst Legislative Forum

Posted on November 17, 2008 by

CMHC Regional Forums In October, the Children’s Mental Health Campaign hosted two successful regional forums in Worcester and in Framingham. Special thanks goes out to MSPCC for providing a meeting location in Worcester and to Representative Pam Richardson for co-hosting … Continue reading →

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CMHC Supporters Meeting

Posted on November 17, 2008 by

Please join us for the next Children’s Mental Health Campaign Supporters’ Meeting: Tuesday, November 18 from 9:30-11 AM in the 9th floor conference room at 30 Winter Street. In the two years of the Campaign, we have accomplished a great … Continue reading →

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It’s the System: Globe Looks at Hospital Costs

Posted on November 16, 2008 by

Today’s Boston Globe Spotlight Report, “A healthcare system badly out of balance,” looks at the substantial differences in the amounts charged by hospitals. The report focuses on the fact that the two cornerstone teaching hospitals in the Partners network, Massachusetts … Continue reading →

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Real Voices: Your Weekly Dose from the HCFA Helpline

Posted on November 16, 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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