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HPC Issues Findings on COVID-19 Health Care System Impacts; Plans To Weigh In on Mass General Brigham Expansion

While health care cost growth remains below national levels, residents with high deductible plans have trouble paying medical bills, face increased medical debt, and continue to experience unmet health care needs

HPC Issues Statement on Preliminary Review of Atrius-Optum Transaction

BOSTON — Statement from the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission on its preliminary review of the Atrius-Optum transaction:

“Yesterday, the HPC notified Atrius Health and Optum that it has completed the preliminary review of their proposed transaction and has elected not to proceed to a full cost and market impact review (CMIR). During its review, the HPC examined the potential impact of the acquisition on health care spending and market functioning in Massachusetts using available data and information.

Health Care Spending Benchmark Considered As Massachusetts Residents and Small Businesses Continue To Face Affordability Challenges

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New HPC data analysis highlights performance under the benchmark and opportunities to reduce health care spending, reinforcing urgency to implement HPC’s bold policy recommendations

New HPC Analysis Highlights Need for Transparency in Drug Pricing Practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Prices Charged by Pharmacy Benefit Managers for Generic Drugs Were Often Markedly Higher Than the Actual Cost of the Drug in Both the Massachusetts Medicaid Managed Care and Commercial Plans, Contributing to Higher Health Care Spending
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