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Announcing iHCFA – Yeah, there’s an app for us.

Posted on November 17, 2010 by

A HCFA iPhone app is now available at the iTunes store for all iPhone and iPod users. This app will allow users to tune into HCFA’s updates in one central location. It includes blog and Twitter updates, videos, pictures, documents, … Continue reading →

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Scrutiny of Caritas sale urged — Coalition asks regulators to take it slow, add limits

Posted on September 22, 2010 by

The Boston Globe reported Wednesday on letters signed by 23 legislators, health care providers, and state and local advocacy groups sent to Attorney General Martha Coakley and Public Health Commissioner John Auerbach to make sure that the review of the … Continue reading →

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“Are Your Teeth Killing You?” — Dentist Spotlights Diseases You Had No Idea Were Connected to Your Teeth

Posted on September 2, 2010 by

Most people are unaware that the condition of their teeth can affect the health of their entire bodies. Dentist Charles Martin has published a book focusing on his research which shows that oral health is related to a huge range … Continue reading →

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QCC Report: Organizational Changes and Mortality Reporting

Posted on August 19, 2010 by

The Quality and Cost Council met yesterday. The meeting included an overview of the new and improved “My Health Care Options” website. Among other updates and changes, the site now includes quality data on medical groups in Massachusetts. This data … Continue reading →

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Senator Kerry to Speak at Geiger-Gibson, Tuesday Afternoon

Posted on August 9, 2010 by

This week is national health center week. To kick it off, Senator Kerry is hosting a press conference at 4pm tomorrow (Tues 8/10) at the Geiger Gibson Health Center, 250 Mt. Vernon St., Dorchester (Red Line to JFK/UMASS), the nation’s … Continue reading →

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Health Connector, My Health Options Websites Gets a Summer Makeover

Posted on August 4, 2010 by

The Massachusetts Health Connector recently revamped its website (though which individuals can browse, compare, and enroll in health plans), making the site even more consumer-friendly. As the Connector puts it: “New look, same trusted guide to the right health plan … Continue reading →

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Want Better Care? Start Coordinating It.

Posted on August 4, 2010 by

“We put the checkbook in the hands of case managers.” That’s how Gia Limanek of the Commonwealth Care Alliance (CCA) explained how CCA is able to keep patients with chronic conditions in their homes and out of the hospital. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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CommCare Bridge Hangs in the Balance

Posted on August 3, 2010 by

The formal legislative session may be over, but a lot of unfinished business remains. Amid the flurry of activity on Saturday night, the Senate passed a supplemental budget, S. 2592. Section 26 of this bill gives the Connector the authority … Continue reading →

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New Statewide Toll Free Number for Emergency Psychiatric Calls

Posted on July 9, 2010 by

As of June 1st, there is important news for health care consumers in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP) has set up a new statewide toll free number to call when a family member or consumer has a psychiatric … Continue reading →

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Put Patients Before Drug and Device Company Profits

Posted on July 8, 2010 by

Yesterday’s House vote to repeal the state’s gift ban and disclosure law is a step back from Massachusetts’ landmark health reform law.  We are disappointed that some House members chose to put drug and device profits ahead of patients’ health.  … Continue reading →

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