Everyone in America should be able to access the healthcare they need, regardless of their financial situation. No one should have to choose between going without care or going broke because they got sick or suffered an injury. This … [Read more...]
It’s time to make health care a human right in Massachusetts
Governor Baker has received much credit for his vocal opposition to TrumpCare and national efforts by Republicans to repeal and replace ObamaCare with inhumane health care “fixes.” Unfortunately for Massachusetts residents, Governor Baker’s … [Read more...]
WSJ: “An Obamacare Plan Beats No Plan”
As spring arrives, when we turn to the Opinion pages of the Wall Street Journal, we find that Hell hath frozen over... An Obamacare Plan Beats No Plan The sudden withdrawal of the subsidies could put private insurance markets in as many … [Read more...]
Not Enough Votes for the Public Option in MA Senate
Today the Massachusetts Senate debated Bill H.3452 "An Act implementing the Affordable Care Act and providing further access to affordable health care". Progressive Champion Jamie Eldridge filed an amendment to the bill to allow for a … [Read more...]
The Brits have lost their minds
I was enjoying the opening ceremonies of the London Olympics last night --the word "unconventional" popped into my head several times to describe the goings-on -- and then I saw something that really threw me. They wheeled in a bunch of … [Read more...]
Pulling Back the Curtain on Beacon Hill’s “Healthcare Reform 2.0”
T-minus 14 days until the end of the legislative session and one of the largest and most controversial pieces of legislation has moved with almost no media attention. The promises for the new cost containment/ payment reform bills (or … [Read more...]
Blood Safety Concerns create need for Legislative Action
The American Association of Blood Banks has designated the month of January 'Blood Donor' month. Maintaining a safe and viable blood safety system is essential to the continued functioning of healthcare delivery services across the … [Read more...]
Feds Flushing Away Health $ and Increasing Deficit
GAO (Government Accountability Office) released a report on the failings of the fraud and abuse system for Medicaid or Medicare. The study was requested by Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown (R) and Delaware Senator Thomas Carper … [Read more...]
Beacon Hill’s Budget MassHealth Mirage
Today the Legislature will vote on the final state budget. I wanted to take one last opportunity to highlight the unrealistic assumptions that are being used for the MassHealth (Medicaid) program. If the state is unable to achieve these … [Read more...]
Is Medicaid (MassHealth) Preventing the Poor from Breaking out of Addiction?
Lawrence Harmon of The Boston Globe had a very interesting article that highlights the intersection of medicine and public policy. The issue was the debate whether MassHealth, our state’s Medicaid program, should move to pay for Suboxone … [Read more...]
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