Equity of Care

Healthcare providers are committed to providing equitable care, to eliminate avoidable or remediable differences among groups of people, whether those groups are defined socially, economically, demographically or geographically.
03.25.2019  | MedPAC Suggests Revamping Quality Measure Programs
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission submitted its mandated annual report to Congress last week, and once again called for a total revamping of Medicare’s hospital quality programs.
03.18.2019  | First Annual Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Award
ACHE of Massachusetts will present its First Annual Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Award at its spring conference on Friday, May 17, 2019.
03.11.2019  | MHA Submits Testimony Supporting Ban on 'Conversion Therapy'
Last week, MHA submitted testimony strongly supporting a bill that would prohibit any licensed medical professional engaging with a minor in so-called conversion therapy.
02.25.2019  | Health Equity in Contraceptive Access & Pregnancy Outcomes
Massachusetts birth hospitals have the opportunity to take advantage of an innovative clinical and public health program designed to promote contraceptive choice and effective contraceptive counseling.
02.18.2019  | Does Your Team Have a Social Determinants of Health Innovation?
The American Hospital Association (AHA) has launched the 2019 Innovation Challenge – a juried award program to spread technological approaches that address social determinants of health.
02.18.2019  | MHA Focuses Attention on Zero-Value Beverages
Sugary drinks that have no nutritional value and are known to increase Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart disease are being targeted in proposed legislation that MHA strongly supports.
01.28.2019  | MHQP’s 14th Annual Patient Experiences Survey
Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP) has released the results of its annual survey of patient experiences in primary care practices across the states.
01.21.2019  | AHA’s Equity of Care Award Submission Deadline: Feb. 19
Hospitals and health systems may apply through February 19 for the 2019 AHA Equity of Care Award.
01.14.2019  | AG Grants Support Healthcare Partnerships
Using funding from recent settlements through its healthcare division, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office last week distributed $3 million in grants to organizations addressing social determinants of health.
12.17.2018  | Medical Errors Prevention Coalition Seeking Safety Presentations
The Massachusetts Coalition for the Prevention of Medical Errors is seeking proposals for presentation at its April 3, 2019, Patient Safety Forum.
12.10.2018  | MHA Opposes Changes to “Public Charge” Immigration Rules
MHA is opposed to a proposed federal rule that will make harder for immigrants to access medical care.
12.03.2018  | MHQP Announces Winners of New Patient Experience Awards
Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP) has announced the winners of its first annual “MHQP Patient Experience Awards,” which recognizes primary care practices that perform highest on MHQP’s annual survey.
11.12.2018  | Lawrence General Looking Beyond its Walls to Improve Care
Lawrence General Hospital is operating a program to help its communities fight obesity and resultant health problems.
10.22.2018  | The Public Health Implications of Question 3
MHA was an early endorser of the Yes on 3 campaign for a variety of reasons.
10.08.2018  | HPC Report: Question 1 Costly, Harms Access, Won’t Improve Care
The HPC’s $949 million upper cost estimate does not include the cost associated with emergency departments.
10.01.2018  | Minority Health Policy Fellowship at Harvard Available
The Commonwealth Fund Fellowship in Minority Health Policy at Harvard University is accepting applications the 2019-2020 year.
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.”
05.07.2018  | MHA Supports Campaign to Protect Transgender Rights
MHA President and CEO Steve Walsh attended the kickoff event of the Freedom for All Massachusetts Coalition.
04.23.2018  | Immigration Toolkit Complements MHA Efforts
With increased federal activity relating to immigration, healthcare facilities have been grappling with questions related to patients and staff whose legal status in the U.S. may be in jeopardy.
02.28.2018  | Statement from MHA President & CEO Steve Walsh regarding MassHealth ACOs
Statement from Steve Walsh, President & CEO, Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association (MHA), regarding MassHealth ACOs.

Resources

Click on the link below for the MMS/HSPH/MHA report on physician burnout (January 2019).

Click on the link below to see The Massachusetts Behavioral Health System Report: Implications of Mandated Nurse Staffing Ratios (August 2018).