HPC issues final report on cost and market impact review of new Dana-Farber-Beth Israel cancer care collaboration

New effort co-chaired by HPC and EOHHS tasked with recommending a new primary care spending target, improving patient access, and strengthening workforce

New task force co-chaired by the Health Policy Commission and Department of Public Health begins critical work to assess and provide policy recommendations for maternal health care in Massachusetts

A major driver of spending growth is pharmaceutical spending, which, net of rebates, increased b

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Proposed affiliation and new cancer hospital would be a significant realignment for cancer care among major Massachusetts health care providers

47% of children ultimately admitted to a psychiatric bed in an acute care hospital stayed in the ED more than 24 hours in 2024

Commissioners also discussed impacts of recent health care legislation on the HPC’s oversight au

BOSTON —  “Today, Governor Healey signed two historic health care bills into law

Mass General Brigham health care spending growth was meaningfully reduced during the 18-month improvement plan. Sustainability of cost savings will depend on MGB’s long-term commitment to the state’s health care cost growth benchmark.