Monthly Archives: January 2009

HCFA’s 2009 Legislative Agenda – Part 6

Posted on January 23, 2009 by

Over the past week, HCFA has been highlighting our 2009 legislative agenda. Parts one and two covered children’s health and health reform. Our sthird and fourth topics covered quality and electronic health privacy, and disparities. Part 5 looked at prescription … Continue reading →

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2.6 BILLION Reasons to Delay Implementing Health Budget Cuts

Posted on January 22, 2009 by

Two separate State House rallies today made the case against further health cuts. And now an analysis of the proposed federal economic recovery package shows that Massachusetts should be receiving sufficient federal health funds to stave off further cuts — … Continue reading →

Posted in MA Health Reform, MassHealth/Medicaid, Public Health | 1 Comment

HCFA’s 2009 Legislative Agenda – Part 5

Posted on January 21, 2009 by

Over the next few days, HCFA will be highlighting our 2009 legislative agenda. Parts one and two covered children’s health and health reform. Our second installment covered quality, electronic health privacy, and disparities. This entry looks at the key priority … Continue reading →

Posted in Prescription Drug Reform | 2 Comments

Health, Housing, and Hunger Prevention: The Building Blocks of Childhood Success

Posted on January 21, 2009 by

Education may be the silver bullet to address the issue of poverty. But a child cannot be expected to learn if they are sick. Or if they are homeless. Or if they don’t have enough to eat. Issues of access … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Health | 6 Comments

Special Commission Dives Into Deep Waters of Payment Reform

Posted on January 21, 2009 by

The Special Commission on Payment Reform held its first meeting on Friday, January 16th. Created by Chapter 305, the Commission is charged with the task of investigating how our health care payment system can be reformed and restructured to provide … Continue reading →

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HCFA’s 2009 Legislative Agenda – Parts 3 and 4

Posted on January 20, 2009 by

Over the next few days, HCFA will be highlighting legislative agenda. Parts one and two covered children’s health and health reform. Our second installment covers quality, electronic health privacy, and disparities: Improving Quality and Advancing E-Health The Consumer Health Quality … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Care Quality, Health Disparities | 2 Comments

Quality and Cost Council to Meet Wednesday

Posted on January 20, 2009 by

Here’s the main agenda items for the Health Care Quality and Cost Council Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 21st from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM in the Matta Conference Room, 11th Floor, One Ashburton Place, Boston: Committee Reports and Priorities/Deliverables … Continue reading →

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HCFA’s 2009 Legislative Agenda – Parts 1 and 2

Posted on January 19, 2009 by

The 2008 legislative session was a great success for HCFA. In October, we distributed Healthy Victories (pdf), a newsletter detailing our successes. The latest addition to that list is Chapter 530 of the Acts of 2008, the omnibus oral health … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Health, HCFA, MA Health Reform | 3 Comments

Real Voices: Your Weekly Dose from the HCFA Helpline

Posted on January 19, 2009 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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A Prescription That Hurts

Posted on January 16, 2009 by

Wednesday the Globe covered the deep cuts made to the Prescription Advantage program, which helps seniors and disabled people afford vital prescription drugs. When Governor Patrick announced his first round of budget cuts in October, the general understanding was that … Continue reading →

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