Special Event or Public Session

March 28, 2018 – Benchmark Hearing

Hearing on the Potential Modification of the 2019 Health Care Cost Growth Benchmark: March 28, 2018

Under the framework set forth in Chapter 224, the HPC Board may modify the annual health care cost growth benchmark established in statute for calendar year 2019. As required by state law, the HPC will set the 2019 benchmark equal to potential gross state product minus 0.5 percent, or 3.1%, unless the HPC determines that an adjustment to the benchmark is reasonably warranted. The HPC held a hearing on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 to solicit feedback from market participants, stakeholders, and other interested parties on whether modification of the benchmark is appropriate.

Notice of Hearing
Agenda
Presentation
Opportunities for Savings in Health Care 2018

Testimony

Oral Testimony

The in-person testimony can be viewed on our YouTube channel. The following parties delivered in person testimony on whether modification of the benchmark is appropriate:

Retailers Association of Massachusetts
Lawrence General Hospital
Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee
Massachusetts Association of Health Plans (MAHP)
Greater Boston Interfaith Organization (GBIO)
Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association (MHA)
Conference of Boston Teaching Hospitals (COBTH)
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)

Written Testimony

The following parties submitted written testimony on whether modification of the benchmark is appropriate: