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Category Archives: Public Health
Women’s Preventive Care Gets Support
One of the most well received provisions of the Affordable Care Act has been the requirement that new health plans cover recommended preventive health services at no cost to plan members. Last summer, the US Health and Human Services issued … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care Quality, Health Disparities, Public Health
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Massachusetts Receives Failing Mark on Public Health Report Card
A report card (pdf) released today delivers some discouraging news about Massachusetts public health. The public health report card was developed by The Boston Foundation and NEHI as part of the Healthy People/Healthy Economy Coalition, and highlights areas of strengths … Continue reading
Posted in Public Health
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The Need for Prevention in Payment Reform: Evidence for Reducing Costs & Improving Health Outcomes
A room full of legislators, researchers, and advocates gathered at the State House on Tuesday, May 3, to discuss the importance of including community-based prevention in any payment reform measure in order to improve the health of children and families … Continue reading
Posted in Healthcare Cost Control, Public Health
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Community-Based Prevention Essential Part For Health Care Cost Reform
For payment reform to succeed, it must include a renewed investment in community-based prevention. Please join us tomorrow (Tuesday, May 3), where the Massachusetts Public Health Association, Health Care For All, Boston Public Health Commission, and Health Resources In Action … Continue reading
Posted in Healthcare Cost Control, Public Health
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House Budget: Good News/Bad News/Good News
Some items from day 2 of the House budget debate and votes on amendments: Good News: A strong group of dental students and advocates gathered this afternoon at the State House to speak up for oral health. In just under … Continue reading
Posted in budget, Prescription Drug Reform, Public Health
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Legislative Prevention Caucus Unveiled
Community leaders in public health and prevention, including EOHHS Secretary JudyAnn Bigby, doctors at the frontlines of providing care, and public health experts, met at the State House this morning to celebrate the launch of the Prevention for Health Caucus, … Continue reading
Posted in Public Health
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Packed Room for MPHA Act FRESH Campaign Kickoff
Room 222 was packed shoulder to shoulder with officials, advocates and citizens, as people joined together at the State House with the Act FRESH leadership team on Monday, February 7th to introduce the Act FRESH campaign (website and report (pdf) … Continue reading
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Act FRESH – New Voices for Public health
[Guest blog by MPHA Executive Director Valerie Bassett to introduce their Act FRESH (FResh Environments Support Health campaign, kicking off Monday] Massachusetts spends close to $2 billion a year on obesity-related medical costs, and loses another $17 billion annually on … Continue reading
Posted in Public Health
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FY 12 Budget I: Public Health: “a serious error in judgment”
[Note - We're going to cover yesterday's release by Governor Patrick of the FY2012 budget recommendations in two blog posts. This entry focuses on the cuts to public health] The startling statement from Senator Richard Moore, chair of the Health … Continue reading
Posted in budget, Public Health
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My Little Black Book for Sexual Health Guides Young Adults Through Health Insurance Maze
My Little Black Book for Sexual Health is a new user-friendly interactive online guide to help young adults navigate their health insurance options. This unique resource answers questions about finding health plans that work for them, why prescription coverage matters, … Continue reading
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