Monthly Archives: September 2009

Lost in the Gap between Medical and Dental Care

Posted on September 25, 2009 by

We have designed our health care system so that dentists take care of your mouth and physicians are responsible for the rest of your body. However, these two pieces interact in many important ways, and keeping them separate can cause … Continue reading →

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Team 5 Investigates: Which Docs Are on the Lilly Pad?

Posted on September 25, 2009 by

Now it all comes out. Pharma giant Eli Lilly, required by a court settlement to get ahead of state (and likely to be federal) statutes requiring the disclosure of payments to prescribers, has put their payment database online (see it … Continue reading →

Posted in Prescription Drug Reform | 4 Comments

Thanks, Secretary Kirwan

Posted on September 25, 2009 by

Massachusetts Administration and Finance Secretary Leslie Kirwan announced today that she was stepping down from her post. We’re going to greatly miss her remarkable personal commitment to expanding affordable quality health care in Massachusetts. The job of running ANF, as … Continue reading →

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National Health Reform – What About the Kids?

Posted on September 25, 2009 by

With all the noise surrounding the national health reform debate over the last several months, one group that was at risk of being lost in the shuffle was children. At one point, advocates were concerned that kids would be forgotten … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Senator Kirk

Posted on September 24, 2009 by

Health Care For All applauds the Governor for filling former Senator Edward Kennedy’s seat as quickly and thoughtfully as possible. It is vitally important that Massachusetts have two senators and full representation in Congress. We welcome longtime Kennedy staffer Paul … Continue reading →

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EOHHS Announces FY 11 Budget Hearings

Posted on September 23, 2009 by

The Executive Office of Health & Human Services announced the dates and locations for their FY 2011 budget hearings. The first will be held on Thursday, October 8 in Boston at the Reggie Lewis Center and the second on Friday, … Continue reading →

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Senator Kerry Fighting For Better Health Reform [UPDATE]

Posted on September 20, 2009 by

UPDATE – Tuesday 10:45 am – Washington Post blogger @EzraKlein tweets from the Senate Finance mark-up session, after Kerry’s opening remakrs: Is anyone else surprised by the quietly important role Kerry is playing in hcr [health care reform]? The excise … Continue reading →

Posted in National Health Reform | 5 Comments

FREE Oral Health Screenings

Posted on September 18, 2009 by

HCFA and UMass Memorial will co-sponsor free oral health screenings and fluoride varnish for children ages 0 – 21 years! When: Wednesday, September 30th 4-6pm Where: Auburn Mall Food Court 385 Southbridge Street Auburn, MA 01501 Click here to download … Continue reading →

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A Sweet Tax Idea

Posted on September 17, 2009 by

As we get closer to the October 15 deadline for the possibility of another round of mid-year “9C” budget cuts, which could further reduce health programs, a new study should resurrect an important revenue proposal made by Governor Patrick earlier … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, HLA

Posted on September 17, 2009 by

Congratulations to Health Law Advocates on the selection of its new Executive Director, Matt Selig. HCFA is the parent of HLA, which assists low and moderate income families in overcoming administrative, legal or financial barriers to health care. HLA combines … Continue reading →

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