Commissioners also discussed impacts of recent health care legislation on the HPC’s oversight authority and 2025 agenda
 

BOSTON —  “Today, Governor Healey signed two historic health care bills into law that will strengthen oversight of the health care market and address rising drug costs. The HPC applauds the leadership of the Healey-Driscoll Administration, as well as Speaker Mariano and Senate President Spilka for working to pass consequential and nation-leading legislation to protect patients and to improve the access and affordability of health care in the Commonwealth.

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.

On Thursday, November 14, 2024, the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) hosted its 12th Annual Health Care Cost Trends Hearing, titled From Crisis to Stability: The Path to a More Affordable, Accessible, and Equitable Health Care System. Materials from the hearing, including a recording of the full event, are available on the HPC's website.