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Stop the Pharma Sneak Attack on “one of the smartest steps Massachusetts has taken to get health costs under control”
On Thursday, the House Ways and Means Committee released its version of S. 2380, legislation to reorganize the state’s economic development apparatus. Buried in the 100+ pages of legalese was this simple provision: SECTION 105. Chapter 111N of the General … Continue reading
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Eight Days Left to Give
Health Care For All (HCFA) needs $15,275.00 to fully fund our HelpLine. Will you donate $100.00 or more today? HCFA’s fiscal year ends June 30 and we need your help to continue to reach and assist the consumers of Massachusetts. … Continue reading
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A New Chapter for the Connector: 6/10/10 Board Report
At Glen Shor’s first meeting as Connector Board Executive Director, the Board tackled issues related to the budget and Business Express. Click here for meeting materials. Jay Gonzalez opened the meeting by thanking out-going Executive Director Jon Kingsdale, and welcoming … Continue reading
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Cost Trends Hearings: Day One Affirms and Confirms
Yesterday’s initial day of the DCHFP Cost Trends Hearing (background: mass.gov/dhcfp/costtrends) confirmed the serious issues with our health care cost structure, and reaffirmed the need to take comprehensive action for health care cost containment. Several themes raised up by the … Continue reading
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Consequences of Failure
Check out Yesterday’s Berkshire Eagle Op-ed penned by HCFA’s very own Board Chair and North Adams Ecu-Health Care ED, Charles Joffe-Halpern.
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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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November Disparities Council Meeting Canceled
The upcoming Disparities Council meeting originally scheduled for Monday, November 23 has been canceled. For more information about the Council, please visit their website. -Jessica Hamilton
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CommCare Bridge Clarification
Our last post on Commonwealth Care Bridge has been updated to include more accurate information on transportation, prescription co-pays, and network development. Please check out the revised information and feel free to contact Suzanne Curry at scurry@hcfama.org with questions.
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Betsy Lehman Center Seeking Nominations for Patient Safety Award
The Betsy Lehman Center for Patient Safety and Medical Error Reduction is seeking nominations for its patient safety award. This annual award was established in 2005 to recognize leadership and innovation in patient safety, including public awareness, education and promotion … Continue reading
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4th Annual Connector Board Retreat
This past Saturday, October 17th, the Connector Board held its fourth annual retreat, with the following agenda: Introduction & State Finances State Financial Outlook CommCare FY10 Update Integration of CommCare & CommChoice Long Range Planning National Health Reform Payment Reform … Continue reading
