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 Examines Massachusetts Ambulatory Surgical Centers Landscape
Massachusetts has one of the lowest number of ASCs, which have lower-priced services than HOPDs
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
State Leaders Grapple With Rising Health Care Costs and Affordability Challenges
Rising pharmaceutical costs continue to be a major driver with 7.3% growth, more than double state benchmark. Unchecked cost growth shifts burden to employers and families in the form of higher premiums, deductibles, and cost-sharing.
HPC Executive Director Testifies Before Special Hearing on Private Equity
Strengthened oversight needed to address increasing presence of private equity and for-profit investment in health care in Massachusetts
Statement From HPC Executive Director, David Seltz on Notices of Material Change Regarding Steward Health Care/OptumCare
The HPC received Notices of Material Change (MCN) today regarding the proposed sale of Stewardship Health, Inc., the parent of Stewardship Health Medical Group, Inc....
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.
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
Inaugural HPC Board Chair Dr. Stuart Altman To Step Down After 10 Years
BOSTON — Dr. Stuart Altman announced today that he is stepping down from the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission’s Board of Commissioners, effective July 13, 2022.
HPC Receives Performance Improvement Plan Proposal From Mass General Brigham
First-ever PIP required by HPC to address health care spending concerns