Publications

In this annual report for 2014, 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 2013.

A report on the proceedings of the Community Hospital Acceleration, Revitalization, & Transformation (CHART) 2014 Leadership Summit, featuring over 175 senior executives - including hospital board members, chief executive officers, and other chief officers and directors responsible for key clinical and administrative functions.

In this 2014 supplement to the annual report for 2013, 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.

In this annual report for 2013, 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.

A report and recommendations on flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement arrangements, health savings accounts, and similar tax-favored health plans, as directed by the Massachusetts Legislature in Section 263 of Chapter 224 of the Acts of 2012.

Prior to the creation of the HPC, the Office of Patient Protection (OPP) was operated by the Department of Public Health. This report provides an overview of the activities of the Office in the year 2009.