President & CEO Steve Walsh

“Our hospitals and health systems applaud the Healey-Driscoll Administration for this important day of action – all centered around supporting patients, businesses, and affordable care. These new prior authorization reforms are a tremendous step toward breaking down roadblocks that are proven to drive patient care delays, drive healthcare workers out of the field, and drive up costs for everyone. Commissioner Caljouw and his team should be commended for their months of thoughtful listening and resolve to remove harmful and unnecessary complexity from everyday care.

“For too long, stasis and division have stood in the way of what patients, caregivers, and employers truly need. We are honored to be a part of the Governor’s new workgroup to make meaningful progress on affordability and access using our commonwealth’s greatest strengths: innovation and partnership.”