Technology and Healthcare

Healthcare information investment to improve coordination of care, increase care quality, reduce overhead costs and guard against treatment and medication errors.
12.03.2018  | An Opportunity to Help Lessen EHR Burden
Numerous studies have identified electronic health records (EHRs) as being the cause of great physician dissatisfaction and burn out with their jobs. Doctors feel that the requirements to use EHRs cuts into their personal interaction with patients an
06.18.2018  | Mass. House Releases Major Healthcare Overhaul
The Massachusetts House of Representatives could begin consideration as early as tomorrow on a massive healthcare reform bill.
01.15.2018  | CHIA Transparency Website in Beta Testing
The much-awaited-for consumer health information website from the state is up-and-running in test mode only.
09.11.2017  | MHA Launches New, Updated Website
The Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association (MHA), has launched a newly re-designed and updated website.
07.18.2017  | Healthcare Provider, Consumer, and Business Coalition Promotes Telemedicine Access and Equity
The Massachusetts Telemedicine Coalition (tMED) today testified in support of state legislation to advance and promote access to telemedicine services for patients in the commonwealth. HB578
01.31.2017  | MA Telemedicine Coalition supports filing of legislation
A coalition of 27 healthcare, consumer, and business organizations who make up the Massachusetts Telemedicine Coalition (tMED) today announced the filing of state legislation to advance and promote access to telemedicine services for patients.
09.17.2015  | Mental Health, Telemedicine
The Massachusetts Hospital Association (MHA), on behalf of its member hospitals and health systems, appreciates the opportunity to offer comments on the many bills highlighted below.

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: