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Monthly Archives: October 2009
Health Disparities Legislation Moves Forward
The Disparities Action Network (DAN) is pleased to announce that the Joint Committee on Public Health favorably reported its two priority bills on Wednesday. S. 810 and S. 811 provide Massachusetts with a comprehensive health disparities strategy by codifying the … Continue reading
4th Annual Connector Board Retreat
This past Saturday, October 17th, the Connector Board held its fourth annual retreat, with the following agenda: Introduction & State Finances State Financial Outlook CommCare FY10 Update Integration of CommCare & CommChoice Long Range Planning National Health Reform Payment Reform … Continue reading
Quality and Cost Council Meets Tomorrow
The Quality and Cost Council is meeting tomorrow, October 21, 1:00-4:00pm at 1 Ashburton Place, 21st floor. The agenda includes: Approval of Minutes from September 30, 2009 meeting Committee Reports and Discussion Quality and Safety Advisory Committee Update from Administrative … Continue reading
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Joint Committee on Public Health to Hold Legislative Hearing Tomorrow
The Joint Committee on Public Health will hold a hearing tomorrow in State House Room B-1 at 10am. The topic for tomorrow’s session is Health Insurance and Financing; testimony on approximately 20 bills will be accepted. Two priority HCFA bills, … Continue reading
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Dental Cuts Lead to Death in Michigan
Last week, a Michigan woman suffered an entirely preventable death caused by a dental infection left untreated because the state cut Adult Dental Medicaid Benefits. A tragic story, but one that should serve as a warning to Governor Patrick as … Continue reading
Reminder: Event at HCFA Tomorrow with Sorrel King
A reminder that Sorrel King, a nationally-known patient safety advocate, will be speaking at HCFA tomorrow at 1:00pm. An article about Sorrel appeared in today’s Boston Globe. The event tomorrow is free and open to the public. Contact Deb Wachenheim … Continue reading
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Tell your congressional members: It’s time to deliver
On Tuesday, October 20th, we urge you to pick up the phone and make three critically important phone calls: 2 to your senators and 1 to your representative. Then encourage your networks of friends and family to do the same! … Continue reading
MSP: “Every Option Is On The Table”
The Patrick administration and the health care community will soon have to find a solution to the funding problem for the Medical Security Program, which provides health coverage to over 34,000 people in low-income families receiving unemployment benefits. In yesterday’s … Continue reading
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Connector Retreat Tomorrow
The Connector Board is holding their annual retreat in Andover tomorrow, October 17th. The morning will start at 8:30 and run through a social lunch. In past years, the group has used the time to discuss the budget and planning … Continue reading
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Event in Worcester on Health Care Quality
The Partnership for Healthcare Excellence and AARP are co-hosting an event about health care quality at the Greendale Branch YMCA in Worcester on Wednesday, October 21, 5:30-6:30pm. Please click here to read a flyer (.pdf) and learn more about the … Continue reading
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