News & Updates, Health Care Finance & Policy, Center for Health Information and Analysis, Commonwealth of Massachusetts News & Updates,Center for Health Information and Analysis,Commonwealth of Massachusetts http://www.mass.gov/chia/gov/hcf/news-and-updates.xml http://www.mass.gov/chia/gov/hcf/news-and-updates.html © 2011 Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z DHCFP FY12 Annual Report Center for Health Information and Analysis chia http://www.mass.govhttp://www.mass.gov/chia/researcher/health-care-delivery/dhcfp-publications.html#annual_report 2013-01-23T00:00:00Z 2013-01-23T00:00:00Z Video: Áron Boros & Stuart Altman explain Mass. Health Care Reform with Rep. Jay Kaufman Center for Health Information and Analysis chia http://www.mass.govhttp://vp.telvue.com/preview?id=T01123&video=138372 2012-12-20T00:00:00Z 2012-12-20T00:00:00Z Massachusetts Acute Hospital Financial Performance, Fiscal Year 2012 - Quarter 2 Report Center for Health Information and Analysis chia http://www.mass.gov/chia/gov/laws-regs/email/acute-hospital-fy12-q2-report.html 2012-11-21T00:00:00Z 2012-11-21T00:00:00Z New Report Shows Continued Variation in Prices Paid for Medical Services Center for Health Information and Analysis chia http://www.mass.gov/chia/chia-releases-price-variation-report.html 2012-11-13T00:00:00Z 2012-11-13T00:00:00Z CHIA Supplemental Data Request Center for Health Information and Analysis chia http://www.mass.gov/chia/gov/hcf/chia-supplemental-data-request.html 2012-11-07T12:00:00Z 2012-11-07T12:00:00Z Patrick, Coakley, Auditor Name Boros as CHIA Director Center for Health Information and Analysis chia http://www.mass.govhttp://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2012/20121101-first-director-of-chia-announced.html 2012-11-07T00:00:00Z 2012-11-07T00:00:00Z Stuart Altman to Chair Health Policy Commission Board Center for Health Information and Analysis chia http://www.mass.govhttp://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2012/20121101-altman-to-chair-health-policy-commission-board.html 2012-11-07T00:00:00Z 2012-11-07T00:00:00Z Implementing Health Care Cost Containment in Mass. Center for Health Information and Analysis dhcfp http://www.mass.govhttp://www.mass.gov/governor/agenda/healthcare/cost-containment/ 2012-09-27T00:00:00Z 2012-09-27T00:00:00Z Health Care Cost Trends Hearing Information Center for Health Information and Analysis chia http://www.mass.gov/chia/gov/hcf/health-care-cost-trends-hearing-information.html 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z Hospitals Funded For Alternative Payment Models Center for Health Information and Analysis dhcfp http://www.mass.govhttp://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2012/2012522-administration-proposal-approved.html 2012-05-22T00:00:00Z 2012-05-22T00:00:00Z Health Care Cost Trends Preliminary Report - Premiums and Expenditures Center for Health Information and Analysis chia http://www.mass.govhttp://www.mass.gov/chia/researcher/health-care-delivery/health-care-cost-trends/2012-health-care-cost-trends/preliminary-reports/premiums-and-expenditures.html 2012-05-04T00:00:00Z 2012-05-04T00:00:00Z

Multiple studies have shown that health insurance premium costs in Massachusetts and the Northeast region are among the highest in the nation, placing a substantial burden on consumers and employers seeking good value for their spending on medical services. In 2010, Massachusetts had the ninth highest premium level for family coverage among all 50 states and the District of Columbia In 2011, the Northeast region had the highest premiums of any region across all plan types. Understanding the factors that influence premiums in Massachusetts and how those premiums are changing over time will help policymakers address rising costs with effective solutions.

 Special Commission On Provider Price Reform Final Report Center for Health Information and Analysis chia http://www.mass.gov/chia/gov/commissions-and-initiatives/provider-price-reform/special-commission-final-report.html 2011-11-09T00:00:00Z 2011-11-09T00:00:00Z

This Special Commission is a statutory requirement created in Section 67 of Chapter 288 of the Acts of 2010 – the Small Business Health Care Cost Containment legislation enacted in 2010.  The Commission is charged to investigate the rising cost of health care insurance and the impact of reimbursement rates paid by health insurers to providers. In addition, it requires the commission to examine policies aimed at enhancing competition, fairness and cost-effectiveness in the health care market though the reduction of reimbursement disparities...

 Fair Share Contribution: Filing Year 2010 Results and Analyses Center for Health Information and Analysis dhcfp http://www.mass.gov# 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z This report provides an overview of the results from employer Fair Share Contribution filings, which are used to determine whether employers with 11 or more full-time equivalent employees made a "fair and reasonable" contribution toward the health costs of their workers. Health Care in Massachusetts: Key Indicators (May 2011 Edition) Center for Health Information and Analysis dhcfp http://www.mass.gov# 2011-09-09T00:00:00Z 2011-09-09T00:00:00Z Key Indicators provides an overview of the Massachusetts health care landscape based on data reported by providers, health plans, government, and surveys of Massachusetts residents and employers. Aron Boros appointed new commissioner for DHCFP Center for Health Information and Analysis dhcfp http://www.mass.gov/chia/gov/hcf/new-commissioner-for-dhcfp.html 2011-08-22T00:00:00Z 2011-08-22T00:00:00Z The Patrick-Murray Administration today announced the appointment of Áron Boros as Commissioner of the Division of Health Care Finance and Policy. DHCFP Releases Student Health Program Annual Report: Academic Year 2009-2010 Center for Health Information and Analysis dhcfp http://www.mass.gov# 2011-08-03T00:00:00Z 2011-08-03T00:00:00Z DHCFP Releases Massachusetts Employer Survey 2010 Center for Health Information and Analysis dhcfp http://www.mass.gov# 2011-07-11T00:00:00Z 2011-07-11T00:00:00Z Health Care in Massachusetts: Key Indicators (February 2011 Edition) Center for Health Information and Analysis dhcfp http://www.mass.gov# 2011-07-07T00:00:00Z 2011-07-07T00:00:00Z Key Indicators provides an overview of the Massachusetts health care landscape based on data reported by providers, health plans, government, and surveys of Massachusetts residents and employers. Health care cost trend hearings held Center for Health Information and Analysis dhcfp http://www.mass.gov/chia/gov/hcf/health-care-cost-trend-hearings-held.html 2011-06-27T00:00:00Z 2011-06-27T00:00:00Z The Patrick-Murray Administration’s Division of Health Care Finance and Policy (DHCFP) today began a series of hearings to explore progress on the Administration's health care cost containment efforts and discuss cost trends in the health care market. DHCFP recently released three reports highlighting the urgent need for action in the face of rising health care costs, and these reports, as well as data released by the Division of Insurance and the Office of the Attorney General, will inform testimony during the four days of hearings from June 27 through June 30. Trends in Health Expenditures Center for Health Information and Analysis dhcfp http://www.mass.gov/chia/gov/hcf/trends-in-health-expenditures.html 2011-06-13T00:00:00Z 2011-06-13T00:00:00Z This report documents the major trends in health care spending for care covered by fully insured and self-insured comprehensive private health plans in Massachusetts from 2007 to 2009, as well as trends in Medicare and MassHealth spending from 2007 to 2008. Sec. Bigby's blog: Health care premiums increase while benefits decline Center for Health Information and Analysis eohhs http://www.mass.govhttp://hhs.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2011/05/two-reports-from-the-division-of-health-care-finance-and-policy-health-care-premiums-increase-while-.html 2011-05-27T00:00:00Z 2011-05-27T00:00:00Z Yesterday the state Division of Health Care Finance and Policy (DHCFP) released its annual health care premium trend and price variation reports, in advance of health care cost trend hearings the Division will hold one month from now. Health care studies that show urgent need for cost containment released Center for Health Information and Analysis dhcfp http://www.mass.gov/chia/gov/hcf/health-care-cost-trend-studies-released.html 2011-05-26T00:00:00Z 2011-05-26T00:00:00Z The Patrick-Murray Administration’s Division of Health Care Finance and Policy (DHCFP) today released two reports that highlight the urgent need for action in the face of troubling health care cost trends in Massachusetts. Premium Levels and Trends in Private Health Plans: 2007-2009 Center for Health Information and Analysis dhcfp http://www.mass.gov/chia/gov/hcf/premium-levels-and-trends-in-private-health.html 2011-05-26T00:00:00Z 2011-05-26T00:00:00Z The report discusses enrollee demographics in the Massachusetts commercial markets, trends in premiums paid by employers and consumers for health insurance, the medical expenses and retention charges included in those premiums, and the impact of premium trends on the health insurance purchasing decisions of employers and individuals Price Variation in Massachusetts Health Care Services Center for Health Information and Analysis dhcfp http://www.mass.gov/chia/gov/hcf/price-variation-in-massachusetts-health-care.html 2011-05-26T00:00:00Z 2011-05-26T00:00:00Z The report examines the prices paid by private health plans for commercially insured members in three service categories: inpatient hospital care, outpatient hospital care, and physician and other professional services. In each category, a sample of high-volume health care services was selected to maximize comparability across providers. Sign up for DHCFP Regulatory Information Notices Center for Health Information and Analysis dhcfp http://www.mass.gov/chia/gov/laws-regs/sign-up-for-regulatory-email-notifications.html 2011-04-26T00:00:00Z 2011-04-26T00:00:00Z Press Release: Health Care Reform Discussion Center for Health Information and Analysis eohhs http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2011/governor-patrick-leads-health-reform-forum.html 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Building on the Patrick-Murray Administration's efforts to control rising health care costs, Governor Deval Patrick and members of his Administration today led a forum to discuss the cost challenges facing Massachusetts and the initiatives already underway to help address these issues. Health care cost-containment forum scheduled Center for Health Information and Analysis eohhs http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2011/administration-to-hold-health-care.html 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Governor Deval Patrick today announced his Administration will hold a forum to discuss health care cost containment efforts underway in the Commonwealth and gather feedback from stakeholders on current industry practices.