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New Data Show Positive Impact of Innovative Programs for Opioid-Exposed Newborns, Hospitals

The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission’s investment programs find significant reduction in infant length of stay, improved care for mothers and infants affected by opioid use disorder

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Statement from Executive Director David Seltz

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HPC Releases Two Reports Examining Key Drivers of Rising Health Care Spending

New Research Finds Unwarranted Variation in Prices Paid to Providers Contributes to Higher Costs and is Unlikely to Diminish without Policy Action

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HPC Announces Opportunity for Nearly $10M in Grant Funding To Meet Cost Containment Goals and Address Opioid Crisis

Proposals to focus on innovative health care initiatives to cut costs, enhance access to behavioral health care through use of telemedicine, and improve care for infants exposed to opioids during pregnancy

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Health Policy Commission Releases Landmark Study Examining Challenges Facing Community Hospitals and Opportunities for Their Future

HPC identifies challenges facing community hospitals, details the critical role they play in the Commonwealth, and outlines the imperative of promoting a thriving community-based health care delivery system.

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HPC Awards $11.3 Million in Investments through Health Care Innovation Program

Approved awards focus on innovative approaches to lowering costs and improving care, particularly for patient populations with the highest health care needs

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HPC Statement on CHIA's Annual Report on the Performance of the Massachusetts Health Care System

Statement from Dr. Stuart H. Altman, Health Economist and Chair, Massachusetts Health Policy Commission

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Lynn Community Health Center Becomes Second Practice to Achieve PCMH PRIME Certification for Integrating Behavioral Health in Primary Care

HPC’s Patient-Centered Medical Home PRIME certification program recognizes practices that deliver comprehensive care by addressing both physical and behavioral health in the primary care setting.

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Health Policy Commission Finds Progress and Challenges in Examination of Health Care Trends

Growth in private health care spending stays low, while sharp increases for pharmaceuticals and MassHealth drove overall health care spending above 3.6% benchmark

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Statement from David Seltz on New HPC Board Member

HPC welcomes Dr. Donald Berwick to the Board

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