Is the federal government trying to kick sick people off Medicaid? It certainly seems like it. Congress made the policy choice to impose work requirements on Medicaid — which in…
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You’re a cost-conscious adult who religiously sticks to living within their means. One day, you’re involved in a serious accident that necessitates transport to a hospital emergency room. There, you’re…
At Health Care For All (HCFA), our fight for accessible, affordable and equitable health care in Massachusetts wouldn’t be possible without our community-based partner organizations. These groups have deep roots...
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What does it mean to be medically frail? For the purposes of avoiding new work requirements for government subsidized health care, the Trump administration includes in its definition of medical...
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For Immediate Release: May 14, 2026 Media Contact: David Guarino dguarino@melwoodglobal.com 617-548-4981 In response to Governor Healey’s finalization of regulations that eliminate prior authorization requirements for routine and essential health…
Dentist Dr. Tara Prasad thinks a lot about the logistics of homelessness — how difficult it is to brush your teeth when you don’t have a place to store a…
On April 12, 2006, in the same space in Boston’s Faneuil Hall where colonists rallied for liberty, Beacon Hill’s big players lined up on stage under the sweeping oil painting of Daniel…
For Immediate Release: April 14, 2026 Media Contact: David Guarino dguarino@melwoodglobal.com 617-548-4981 BOSTON – Jennifer Lemmerman, an experienced non-profit and advocacy leader with deep involvement in health care and support…
The landmark health care reform that made Massachusetts the most insured state in the country and served as the framework for Obamacare turned 20 on Sunday, April 12. As federal health care...
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How did Massachusetts Health Reform Transform People’s Lives? One HCFA Senior Director Reflects Back
Today we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the landmark Massachusetts health reform passed by the Legislature and signed into law in 2006 by then-Governor Mitt Romney, that served as a blueprint for the Affordable Care Act. The number…
One in 10 Americans who had Affordable Care Act plans last year dropped health insurance altogether after federal subsidies expired, according to a new survey from the health policy think…
More than 200,000 Massachusetts residents could lose MassHealth coverage in 2028 because of new requirements under President Trump’s signature One Big Beautiful Bill, according to a new report. Depending on the level of...
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Massachusetts lawmakers are considering legislation to better protect residents struggling with medical debt. Despite having the highest insurance coverage rate in the nation, one in eight people in the state carry debt from…
For Immediate Release: January 29, 2026 Media Contact: David Guarino dguarino@melwoodglobal.com 617-548-4981 Ashley Blackburn, Health Care For All’s Interim Executive Director, issued the following statement in response to Governor Maura…
For Immediate Release: January 29, 2026 Media Contact: David Guarino dguarino@melwoodglobal.com 617-548-4981 Ashley Blackburn, Health Care For All’s Interim Executive Director, issued the following statement in response to Governor Maura…
There is a good reason for health insurers to occasionally require prior authorization for medical treatment. If a doctor prescribes an unusual, experimental, or expensive medication or procedure, the insurer...
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GOV. MAURA HEALEY announced this month that the state would use $250 million from a state trust fund to assist some Massachusetts residents who have lost enhanced federal subsidies to…
CHELSEA ― Health providers across Massachusetts are noticing a troubling ripple effect from stepped-up immigration enforcement: Immigrant families are skipping medical appointments, choosing to forgo care, canceling their limited state-provided...
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A state task force focused on Massachusetts’ primary care access problems has a bold proposition — demand providers and insurers double what they spend on primary care. The proposal follows a drumbeat of...
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For Immediate Release: December 16, 2025 Media Contact: David Guarino dguarino@melwoodglobal.com 617-548-4981 Ashley Blackburn, Health Care For All’s Interim Executive Director, issued the following statement on the Primary Care Access,…