Category Archives: budget

The budget is everything in health care policy

Senate Budget Ups Some Health Funds

Posted on June 3, 2013 by

After two long days (and long nights), the Senate finalized their budget for Fiscal Year 2014 (which starts in July), and in doing so brought some good tidings for health in Massachusetts. Perhaps the greatest win was in oral health … Continue reading →

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Senate Budget Debate Starts Wednesday – Here’s Our Amendment Recommendations

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

Tomorrow the state Senate will begin debating its version of the state budget for fiscal year 2014, which begins on July 1. Like the House budget did, the Senate Ways and Means version starts out with a strong commitment to … Continue reading →

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House Budget Debate: Call Now For MassHealth Dental Coverage and Staffing

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

This week starts the budget process in the state House of Representatives. For the next 3-4 days, the House will deal with some 888 amendments. The full budget and amendments are here.  You can also download the “Amendment Book” which … Continue reading →

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House Budget: Funds ACA, Cuts Dental, Cuts Public Health. But It’s Mostly About the Revenue.

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

It’s all about the revenue. Yesterday the House released its proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. With the House counting on much less revenue than the Governor called for, they used two strategies to bring the budget into balance: … Continue reading →

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Non-Profit Network Holds Budget and Revenue Forums

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

The Mass Nonprofit Network is starting a series of forums this week to look at the state budget and the need for new revenue. The first forum is in Westborough for the Metrowest and central regions, and will be held … Continue reading →

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Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Brief Details Gov’s Health Spending Plan

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

How does one follow the complex state budget process? As they did last year, the Massachusetts Medicaid Policy Institute (MMPI) will be issuing budget summaries produced by the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center in partnership with the Massachusetts Law Reform … Continue reading →

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Budget FY 2014, Round 1: House 1

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

Governor Patrick released his Fiscal Year 2014 budget proposal today, which continues this administration’s strong commitment to ensuring access to affordable, quality health care for everyone in Massachusetts. Budgets have both a revenue side and a spending side. This budget … Continue reading →

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HCFA Looks Ahead to 2013

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

Happy New Year from all of HCFA (see our staff picture above)! The year 2013 will be a critical year for health care in Massachusetts. State government will be making numerous decisions that will directly impact the availability, cost and … Continue reading →

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For Your Mass Health Info File – New Reports on Budget Funding and Provisions

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

They read the bills, so you don’t have to. The collaboration between the Mass Medicaid Policy Institute, Mass Law Reform Institute and the Mass Budget and Policy Center continues to provide us with great summaries and insight into the often … Continue reading →

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Senate Update – Rx Issue Pending in Budget; Payment Reform Bill Amendments Posted

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

This morning the Senate will reconvene at 9 am to finish up its work on the FY 2013 budget. Last night the Senate approved an amendment by Senator Chandler to begin the process of restoring some of the dental benefits … Continue reading →

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