Publications

This chartpack provides an update on out-of-network billing in Massachusetts, examining the type of services that are prone to “surprise billing,” the potential increased spending for patients and insurers, and particular provider types that have high volumes of out-of-network claims.

In this issue of DataPoints, the HPC analyzed commercial claims for telehealth services from 2015 to 2017 (the most recent data available at time of publication) to characterize the extent and growth of telehealth usage among Massachusetts residents.

Poster presented at the AcademyHealth National Health Policy Conference in 2020, providing insights on utilizing telehealth services for behavioral health care

Poster presented at the AcademyHealth National Health Policy Conference in 2020, sharing findings on caring for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome in a hospital setting in Massachusetts

Poster presented at the AcademyHealth National Health Policy Conference in 2020, describing and quantifying movement in the Massachusetts physician market

Poster presented at the AcademyHealth National Health Policy Conference in 2020, sharing findings from a program designed to enhance affordable housing for older adults

In this annual report for 2019, the HPC presents new research to enhance the collective understanding of health care spending trends and cost drivers and evaluates progress in meeting the Commonwealth’s cost containment, care delivery, and payment system goals.

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 2018.

These profiles provide a high-level snapshot of CHART Investment Program awardees, the care models they implemented, and the goals of their initiatives.

An annual report released by the HPC documenting projects and activities undertaken during the HPC's 2019 remote Summer Fellowship Program.