Here’s a cake recipe for the Health Policy Commission
Mass General Brigham's spending cuts are not enough
Mass General Brigham's spending cuts are not enough
Risk of more consolidation offset by behavioral health needs
Agency recommendation legitimizes state's cost-containment model
Put off any decisions until hospital system contains its costs
How will state handle controversial Mass General Brigham expansion?
They tend to require less hospitalization and ICU care
Some require legislative action, some require agencies to do their job
Gives community hospitals leverage against competitive incursions
MGH's Dr. Jarone Lee offers a COVID-19 update
Agency must say no when warranted, and insist on accountability
A look at the hospital system's 3d quarter press release
Boston Children’s Hospital wants to augment its outpatient services
Shift from non-profit to for-profit raises many issues
The big question is whether it will add public health value, or not
Pressure is on to find operational savings
Maybe state commission should focus on other issues
Healey guidelines shed light, but not enough light
Insurance firm lands approval of 11.5 percent rate hike
Outreach and financial support should go hand in hand
The two doses are not going to change my daily routine
‘We are now in the upswing of the curve,’ says Dr. Lee
They should be included in vaccine prioritization
Maybe we need a right to repair for hospital equipment
Baker, Healey remarks hint at broader market concerns
Premiums rising but uninsured ranks hold steady
Decline leaves time for more focus on policy, equity
Higher ed financing system another form of structural racism
COVID causing cracks in health care system to widen
3 hits, 3 errors, and 3 balls still in play
Transfers from other hospitals driving greater acuity