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Health Care Leaders Advise on Policy Solutions to Address Access and Affordability Challenges

HPC Advisory Council members discuss HPC’s new proposed health care affordability index and policy action targeting access challenges throughout the health care system

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HPC Examines Massachusetts Ambulatory Surgical Centers Landscape

Massachusetts has one of the lowest number of ASCs, which have lower-priced services than HOPDs

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HPC Elects To Conduct Cost and Market Impact Review for New Dana Farber and Beth Israel Proposed Affiliation

HPC will undertake a comprehensive review of the potential impacts of the proposal on the Commonwealth’s health care system

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HPC Report Finds Massachusetts Residents and Businesses Face Unsustainable Growth in Health Care Costs, Calls for Policy Action

The HPC’s 10th annual Health Care Cost Trends Report urges updates to advance cost containment, affordability, and health equity

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New HPC Report Highlights Increased Consolidation in Pediatric Health Care Market

Recent market changes suggest the trend will continue, with concerning implications for access, affordability, and health equity.

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New HPC Report Identifies Key Health Care Cost Drivers and Calls for Immediate Action To Confront Pressing Affordability Challenges Facing the Commonwealth

Recommendations take aim at excessive provider prices, health plan affordability, and persistent health inequities

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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.

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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

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New Data Highlight Continued Health Care Affordability Challenges for Massachusetts Residents

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Massachusetts eHealth Institute Awards ‘Right Care 4 You’ Grants to Reduce Healthcare Costs

Nearly $190,000 Will Support Two Digital Health Pilots with Local Employers

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