Population Health


As stewards of the public health and one of the state’s largest employer groups, hospitals are well positioned to address the various health needs of their patients, employees, communities and all residents of the commonwealth. Through the top notch care they provide, as well as their community benefit programs and worksite wellness initiatives, hospitals are tackling many important public health issues including the rising obesity epidemic, health disparities, and chronic disease management.
08.27.2018  | Hospitals at Risk of Closing; Nursing Union Ignores the Facts
Approximately 30 hospitals a year across the U.S. are closing, according to a national study that is resonating in Massachusetts.
08.27.2018  | Massachusetts Action Coalition Gets National Grant for Nursing
The Massachusetts Action Coalition recently was named one of nine state-based groups to receive a $25,000 innovation fund from the national Campaign for Action.
07.23.2018  | Creative, Community-Focused Hospitals Receive Grant Funding
The Health Policy Commission (HPC) last Wednesday announced its SHIFT-Care grant awardees.
07.16.2018  | Clinicians Concerned About Their Scores Can Get a Review
Clinicians who participated in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System in 2017 can now access their final MIPS score and performance feedback.
07.16.2018  | HPC Insight into BID-Lahey Merger Due this Week
The HPC is expected to vote Wednesday on the preliminary Cost & Market Impact Review relating to the BID-Lahey merger.
07.02.2018  | House Passes Bill Banning Conversion Therapy
The Massachusetts House last Wednesday passed a bill (H4664) that would prevent licensed healthcare providers from engaging in “conversion therapy.”
06.18.2018  | AMA Denounces “Carnage of Gun Violence”
The American Medical Association’s (AMA’s) House of Delegates met last week and adopted a series of positions, including those addressing gun violence and pharmaceutical shortages.
05.14.2018  | UMass Memorial’s National Recognition for Community Care
UMass Memorial Medical Center was one of three finalists for the prestigious 2017 Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service.
04.23.2018  | Management of Dementia in Acute Care Settings
Attend A Map Through the Maze on Wednesday, May 23 at the DCU Center in Worcester.
03.26.2018  | May 4: Mass. Coalition Patient Safety Forum
Registration is now open for the 2018 Patient Safety Forum.
03.26.2018  | State Funding for Primary Care Providers Needing ACO Help
EOHHS announced a new opportunity for primary care providers seeking to participate in the new MassHealth ACO program.
03.19.2018  | The 2018 Patient Safety Congress
The IHI/NPSF Patient Safety Congress takes place in May.
02.19.2018  | Report: 10% of Mass. Households Face Food Insecurity
A new study shows that the cost of hunger and food insecurity in Massachusetts totals $2.4 billion a year.
02.19.2018  | The Latest Opioid Figures: A Small Glimmer of Hope
DPH has released the latest figures on opioid-related deaths in Massachusetts throughout all of 2017.
02.12.2018  | New National Group to Address Big Healthcare Issues
A new healthcare policy/advocacy group – United States of Care – launched last week.
12.18.2017  | We’re Number 1! Mass. Health Status Tops Annual List
Massachusetts is the healthiest state in the union, according to a new survey from United Health foundation.
12.11.2017  | Transforming Healthcare to Be Inclusive of LGBTQ Patients
Caring for specific populations can be daunting in today’s fast-paced environment.
11.20.2017  | MHA-Supported Contraceptive Bill Passes Legislature
The Massachusetts House and Senate last Tuesday both passed the ACCESS bill that guarantees women access to preventive healthcare, including contraception coverage, without co-pays. The bill now awaits Governor Baker’s signature.
11.13.2017  | Transforming Healthcare to Be Inclusive of LGBTQ Patients
Caring for specific populations – and ensuring that they are receiving equitable, high-quality care – can be daunting in today’s fast-paced environment.
11.13.2017  | Transforming Healthcare to Be Inclusive of LGBTQ Patients
Caring for specific populations – and ensuring that they are receiving equitable, high-quality care – can be daunting in today’s fast-paced environment.

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