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On January 24th, Governor Healey released her administration’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. The $58.13 billion spending plan included critical investments in childcare, healthcare, and transportation; as well as $20.3 billion in gross...
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The prevalence of mental health conditions like anxiety and depression among children has been on the rise for over a decade. At the same time, workforce retention challenges have led to treatment capacity shortages. The onset of the pandemic further...
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On July 22nd, House Bill 4891, An Act promoting access and affordability of prescription drugs was released from the House Committee on Ways & Means (HWM). Amendments to the bill were due later on July 22nd with anticipated debate occurring on...
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On July 15th, Senate Bill 2871, An Act enhancing the market review process was released from the Senate Committee on Ways and Means (SWM). Amendments to the bill are due by July 16th with anticipated debate occurring on July 18th.This bill is the SWM...
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On June 6th, the Health Equity Compact held their second annual Health Equity Trends Summit. For the event, MTF worked with Compact staff to create summary fact sheets on notable health equity accomplishments over the last year, both in and out...
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On October 30, 2023, Senate Bill 726, An Act protecting the homes of seniors and disabled people on MassHealth was reported favorably from the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing and referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means (SWM),...
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On May 14th, House Bill 4643, An Act enhancing the market review process was polled out of the House Committee on Ways and Means (HWM). Members filed amendments to the bill on Tuesday, and it will be debated before the full House on Thursday, May...
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MassHealth, the state’s combined Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program [CHIP], provides healthcare coverage to Massachusetts’ highest need residents. MassHealth enrollees have access to doctor and hospital visits, prescription drugs, and...
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On November 9th, Senate Bill 2499, An Act relative to pharmaceutical access, costs, and transparency was polled out of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means (SWM). Senators will have until 5pm on November 13th to file amendments to the bill, and it...
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