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Monthly Archives: December 2009
Healthy Aging Forum Monday
On Monday, The Massachusetts Health Policy Forum and Tufts Health Plan Foundation will be hosting a forum, entitled “Health Aging the in Commonwealth: Pathways to Lifelong Wellness” at the Omni Parker House Hotel in Boston from 8:30-noon. The forum will … Continue reading
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Children’s Mental Health Campaign Travels to Holyoke
This Friday, December 11, the Children’s Mental Health Campaign will co-host a Children’s Mental Health Forum in Holyoke with the MSPCC Holyoke office. Mental health service providers, parents of children who suffer from mental illness, school counselors and more are … Continue reading
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New Data On 2008 Individual Mandate Compliance
The Department of Revenue released its data on the 2008 tax-filing season today(the first full year of Individual Mandate implementation and the second year of mandate enforcement), and the news builds on last year’s positive results. The summary is in … Continue reading
Posted in MA Health Reform
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10 Years After “To Err is Human”: An Assessment of Progress (and a Webinar!)
The January 2010 issue of Health Affairs includes an article looking at progress in patient safety in the 10 years since the Institute of Medicine issued its seminal report “To Err is Human” which found that medical errors cause up … Continue reading
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Values, Leadership — and Economics
Last week, Governor Patrick showed us why his values and leadership matter. On Monday, he directed state officials to take steps to save the Medical Security Program. On Friday, when the state learned it was receiving an unexpected $82 million … Continue reading
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“Talkin bout the flu” – BPHC’s Message You Can Dance To
From the always-cutting-edge Boston Public Health Commission: a way cool music video about flu prevention: The BPHC is also doing Facebook (www.facebook.com/HealthyBoston), a You Tube channel, and Twitter.
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41,000+ Seniors and Disabled To Lose Prescription Assistance
Budget cuts are eliminating benefits for over 41,300 low income people in Prescription Advantage, which helps seniors and some younger persons with disabilities afford their medications. After a series of budget cuts, starting Januaury 1 the program will only provide … Continue reading
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