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Press Release
HPC Statement on Concluding Review of Steward Hospital Transactions
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) has concluded review of Steward Health Care’s Massachusetts hospital sales approved by Judge Christopher Lopez at the September 4, 2024 sale hearing in U.S. bankruptcy court.
Health Policy Commission Announces New Behavioral Health Workforce Center
New HPC research hub will identify challenges and policy opportunities to strengthen and diversify behavioral health workforce
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) has launched a new Behavioral Health Workforce Center, established in partnership with the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), to strengthen the Commonwealth’s capacity to identify and respond to ongoing behavioral health workforce needs.
Statement From HPC on Notices of Material Change Regarding Stewardship/Rural Healthcare Group
The HPC received Notices of Material Change (MCN) last night regarding the proposed sale of Stewardship Health, Inc., the parent of Stewardship Health Medical Group, Inc., which employs primary care physicians and other clinicians across nine states, and Steward Health Care Network, Inc., a contracting network, to Rural Healthcare Group, through its affiliate Brady Health Buyer, LLC.
HPC Statement on the Proposed Sale of Steward’s Physician Network to Rural Healthcare Group
BOSTON — The HPC has not yet received notice relating to Rural Healthcare Group’s (RHG) proposed acquisition of Steward Medical Group and Steward Health Care Network but expects to receive notice and review this proposed transaction.
HPC Calls for State Policy Action on Private Equity in Health Care in New Policy Brief
HPC premieres BESIDE Investment Program video, addressing maternal health inequities through doula care
HPC Shines Spotlight on Patient Experience and Policy Implications at HPC Convening for Caregivers of Substance-Exposed Newborns
$1.46 million in HPC funding supported coordinated, bias-free care for 200+ caregivers with substance use disorders and their infants
HPC Projects Massachusetts Commercial Spending on Blockbuster GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs to Surpass $270 Million in 2023, More Than Double 2022 Spending
Spending on GLP-1s is expected to continue growing in 2024 and beyond
Massachusetts Ranks 45th in Nation for Severe Maternal Morbidity Rates; HPC Proposes Investment to Address Leading Cause of Pregnancy-Related Illness
HPC Policy Committees provided an overview on severe maternal morbidity and opportunities for remote blood pressure monitoring investment, as well as revitalizing health planning activities in the state
Statement From HPC Executive Director David Seltz on Steward Bankruptcy Filing
“With the news of Steward Health Care’s bankruptcy filing, the HPC is working to understand the implications of the Chapter 11 process on the current proposed sale of the physicians to OptumCare..."