Press Release

The HPC and DPH, in collaboration with other state agencies, launch MassUP, a new investment program to address “upstream” causes of poor health outcomes and health disparities in Massachusetts

Commissioners also discussed HPC’s future work to analyze the impact of COVID-19 to support the Commonwealth’s policy response, and new MassUP investments targeting disparities

Commissioners will discuss key updates on priority policy areas including out-of-network billing and the scope of the nurse practitioner workforce in Massachusetts

HPC finds the number of virtual patient visits doubled in 2017, but overall use was well below the U.S. rate; recommends urgent policy action to expand access

Recommends greater accountability and oversight of health care providers, health plans, and the pharmaceutical market; urges scrutiny of outpatient care as well as strategies to improve primary and behavioral health care access

Programs will provide patients with care from doulas in their communities or with shared lived experience of inequities

Employees are required to provide proof of vaccination by October 26, 2021

New appointees highlight HPC’s continued focus on expanding represented perspectives, bring experience from health care and business sectors

A new video and interactive digital timeline from the HPC feature reflections on the past, present, and future of the Commonwealth’s ambitious journey of health care reform