from MHA President & CEO Steve Walsh

“Our local leaders have taken an extraordinary step to protect the viability of Massachusetts healthcare. We are profoundly grateful for the leadership of the Healey-Driscoll administration and legislators – including Speaker Mariano, Senate President Spilka, Chairs Michlewitz and Rodrigues, and Chairs Lawn and Friedman – to meet this time of distress for our hospitals and health systems with swift action.

“This investment will give providers the supports they need to carry forth their most fundamental mission: delivering accessible, sustainable care for the commonwealth’s seven million patients. We will continue working with local policymakers on long-term solutions to our commonwealth’s safety net challenge, but this is an immediate step that will benefit countless patients and caregivers across the state.”