Facility Operations

Resources to effectively manage physical plants, supplies and equipment.
08.20.2018  | Caring for the Caregiver Update
Over the past year, MHA has worked with its members across the commonwealth to address issues of workplace safety and wellbeing.
06.18.2018  | Strike Averted; Staffing, Wages Determined by Negotiations
Late Thursday night, Berkshire Medical Center and the Massachusetts Nurses Association reached an agreement on a contract.
06.04.2018  | Friday Postings Highlight Ongoing Safety Efforts
AHA’s #HAVhope Friday is a national day of awareness that unites the hospital and healthcare community to combat violence through the use of digital media.
04.02.2018  | ... But Ratio Ballot Question Threatens Trend
The proposed statewide ballot question to impose one-size-fits-all ratios on hospitals would threaten the state's cost growth benchmark.
02.12.2018  | Supply Shortages Persist; Delegation Seeks Answers & Solutions
Hospitals are still reporting that they are low on IV bags, saline and emergency products.
01.29.2018  | Partners Deal in Rhode Island Takes Next Step
Partners HealthCare and Care New England announced they have entered into a “definitive agreement”.
01.22.2018  | What to Expect During a Government Shutdown
Since 1976 there have been 17 federal government shutdowns.
01.15.2018  | A Shortage of IV Resources ... and Medications
There's been a nationwide shortage of IV fluids through injection bags since Hurricane Maria disrupted production facilities in Puerto Rico.
12.19.2017  | SB1174 etal Omnibus Healthcare Facilities Testimony
SB1174, HB1181/SB1183, SB1269, HB1136, HB1137, HB1207, HB3250, SB1248, SB1270, HB1175, HB1197, SB1230, HB2441, HB2477, HB3514, SB1212, SB1234 Healthcare Facilities
12.18.2017  | HPC to Review Multi-Hospital Merger
The deal involving Lahey Health, the Beth Israel Deaconess system, and other entities will get a full cost and market impact review from the HPC.
10.23.2017  | SB1682 An Act Providing For 3rd Party Expert Evaluation of Scope of Practice Legislation
SB1682 An Act Providing For 3rd Party Expert Evaluation of Scope of Practice Legislation
09.25.2017  | Berkshire Medical Center Receives Strike Notice
Berkshire Medical Center on Friday received a strike notice from its nursing union, which set Tuesday, October 3 as the date for its one-day walkout.
07.17.2017  | Tufts Medical Center Says No to MNA’s Unreasonable Demands
Union nurses at Tufts Medical Center left their patients’ bedsides on Wednesday to strike.
12.08.2015  | An Act Relative to the Public Reporting of Hospital Margins
The Massachusetts Hospital Association (MHA), on behalf of its member hospitals and health systems, appreciates the opportunity to offer comments in strong opposition to HB824, “An Act Relative to the Public Reporting of Hospital Margins.”

Resources

Click on the links below for easy access to important information related to state healthcare issues and advocacy.
Visit the Commonwealth of Massachusetts websites below to find information on legislative hearings and other meetings of interest to the healthcare community.
To guide your navigation of the legislative process and assist your advocacy efforts, please visit the following state websites:
MHA has also developed the following documents for your information and benefit: