
MassHealth
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Official X account for MassHealth, Massachusetts' combined Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Joined August 2013
RT @MassGovernor: On July 30, 1965, leaders from both sides of the aisle came together and created Medicaid. They all agreed — in the grea….
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RT @MassGovernor: This is essential health care — if you need it, you should seek it. And the team at @PPMASS is committed to providing it.….
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RT @MassGovernor: Donald Trump just cut off funding for Planned Parenthood — including clinics in our state. In Massachusetts, abortion is….
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“Cuts to Medicaid could translate into more expensive care, reduced services, & longer waits for everyone. Hundreds of thousands of people in MA could find the places they turn to for medical care dramatically diminished- or gone.". For more @BostonGlobe:
bostonglobe.com
From big hospitals to community health centers, Congress' massive medicaid reform plans could shake the foundation of a health care system already strained by the collapse of Steward Health Care last...
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RT @MassGovernor: More than 2 million people nationwide rely on Planned Parenthood for basic health care — including folks covered by Mass….
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RT @TheArcofMass: On June 17, The Arc of Massachusetts sent a letter about the importance of Medicaid to Senator Warren and Senator Markey.….
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The Arc of Massachusetts recently sent Senators Warren and Markey a letter in support of the importance of Medicaid, using your stories.
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RT @MassGovernor: Massachusetts is the #1 state for health care access yet again!. But we've still got work to do — especially when Donald….
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On May 27, Assistant Secretary Mike Levine joined @MassGovernor, @SenWarren, @SenMarkey & others to oppose proposed Medicaid cuts. The House bill threatens care for many MA residents. Leaders urge Congress to reject these harmful provisions. See more:
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New case studies explore implementation strategies & early lessons from #Medicaid #primarycare population-based payment programs in Colorado & Massachusetts. @commonwealthfnd @Arnold_Ventures @CHCPF.
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Over the past decade, Medicaid programs have been transitioning from fee-for-service provider payment to value-based payment models. Some states are now taking the next step by adopting more advanced...
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MassHealth’s nutrition program led to a 23% drop in hospitalizations and a 13% reduction in ER visits, according to @UMassChan researchers. A clear example of how food and healthcare go hand in hand. View the full press release here:
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RT @DTA_Listens: ATTENTION: Due to system maintenance, DTA clients will not be able to use their EBT cards to access food or cash benefits….
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Check out this @BostonGlobe article written by Jason Laughlin that highlights the critical role MassHealth plays in ensuring kids get health care:
bostonglobe.com
Federal dollars pay for more than half of MassHealth’s $20 billion annual budget.
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Dr. Ryan Schwarz of MassHealth joined the Health & Veritas podcast on @YaleInsights to discuss innovative solutions to the primary care crisis. Take a listen:
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Thanks to our partners at @MassLeague, more student loan repayments are being distributed as part of the MA Repay Program (. To learn more, read the press release here:
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