Publications

This issue of the HPC's DataPoints series explores trends in polypharmacy, or the use of five or more prescription medications, among commercially-insured adults in Massachusetts, including the characteristics of individuals with polypharmacy and trends in their care utilization.

The Office of Patient Protection (OPP), operated by the HPC, is responsible for regulating and administering certain health care consumer protections for the Commonwealth. OPP is a resource for individuals who want to become more informed and empowered health care consumers. This annual report provides a comprehensive overview of the activities of the Office in the year 2023.

The HPC conducted patient experience evaluations of the Cost-Effective, Coordinated Care for Caregivers and Substance Exposed Newborns and Birth Equity and Support through the Inclusion of Doula Expertise investment programs and found that, overall, participants in both programs expressed satisfaction.

Through market oversight, data-driven analysis, independent policy insights, and investment program, the HPC works to make health care more affordable, transparent, and equitable for residents of Massachusetts.

This video highlights the work of the Moving Massachusetts Upstream (MassUP) Investment Program and focuses on HEAL Winchendon - one of the four awardee partnerships granted HPC funds to support health care provider organizations and community organization partners (such as CBOs, municipalities, and schools) working to address the social determinants of health and root causes of health inequities in food security and economic stability.