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Publications

Conference Submission

Conference Submission
Unpredictability of Consumer Cost Sharing Among Commercially-Insured Massachusetts Residents
Presented at the 2025 AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting

Conference Submission

Conference Submission
Examining Experiences of Discrimination Perceived by Black Doulas Serving Black Birthing People and Its Impacts on Work Efficacy and Career Longevity
Presented at the 2025 AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting

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Conference Submission
Prevalence of Cost-Sharing for HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and its Relationship to Medication Adherence
Presented at the 2025 AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting

Conference Submission

Conference Submission
Examining Preventative Colorectal Cancer Screening Trends: Provider Price Variation and Cost Drivers
Presented at the 2025 AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting

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Conference Submission
Impacts of a Cross-System Care Coordination Program for Pregnant Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder and Substance Exposed Newborns
Presented at the 2025 AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting

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Conference Submission
The Impact of Mental Health Emergency Department Boarding on Spending and Follow-up Care
Presented at the 2025 AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting

DataPoints Series

DataPoints Series
Issue 29: Polypharmacy Trends in Massachusetts: Examining the Prevalence of Multiple, Concurrent Prescriptions
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.
Office of Patient Protection Report
2023 Office of Patient Protection Annual Report
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.

Care Delivery Material

Care Delivery Material
Patient Experience Evaluation: Insights From the C4SEN and BESIDE Investment Programs
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.
Overview of the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission
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.