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Public Hearing on Prescription Drug Shortages

On Monday, February 13, the Joint Committee on Public Health will conduct an oversight hearing to investigate the impact of drug shortages on patient care in Massachusetts. The hearing will take place from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the … Continue reading

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MA Public Report on Healthcare-Associated Infections Now Available

At this morning’s Public Health Council meeting, the MA Department of Public Health released its most recent public report on healthcare-associated infections at MA hospitals. You can find the report here. Please note that there are many pages of appendices … Continue reading

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Infection Report Released Tomorrow and Webinar on Better Care and Lower Costs

The Department of Public Health will release its latest public report on healthcare-associated infections at the Public Health Council meeting on Wednesday morning. Under state law, the Department is required to issue reports on infection rates at hospitals across Massachusetts. … Continue reading

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Nominate a Community Leader Today!

We invite you to nominate an innovative health care leader in Massachusetts that has contributed to significant improvements in health through community based initiatives. Health Care For All’s Community Leader Award honors individuals, organizations, or groups in Massachusetts that best … Continue reading

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Connector Begins Re-Integrating Legal Immigrants Into Commonwealth Care

After a victory in the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court that requires the Commonwealth to restore full Commonwealth Care coverage for eligible legal immigrants, the Connector is began today the process of reintegrating this population into Commonwealth Care. Today, the Connector … Continue reading

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The Task of Massachusetts: Spreading the Word About Reform

WaPo Wonkblog’s Sarah Kliff found this group of questions about chapter 58 included the latest Harris poll on health reform attitudes. The poll itself found modest increases in public support for the components of the ACA, with the exception of … Continue reading

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What Santorum Means

This exchange from last Thursday’s Florida Republican debate was the most extensive discussion of health care so far in the primary season: Romney gave a cogent, articulate defense of Massachusetts health reform (which of course goes just as well for … Continue reading

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One-Two From Patrick Adminstration

This week the Patrick administration reaffirmed its commitment to health care in the Commonwealth. First, the Governor’s State of the Commonwealth speech focused on payment and delivery system reforms that will stem the rising costs of health care: The market … Continue reading

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Conversations About End-of-Life Care

Having discussions about care that someone would or would not want in the final stages of his or her life is difficult and emotional for all involved, including the individual, loved ones, health care providers, and others. But it is … Continue reading

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Report Highlights Massachusetts Success In Children’s Enrollment

A survey released today by the Kaiser Family Foundation’s Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured (KCMU) showcased experiences of four states – Massachusetts, Alabama, Iowa, and Oregon – at the forefront of the nation’s recent gains in children’s health coverage. … Continue reading

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