News & Updates,Health and Human Services,Commonwealth of Massachusetts http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/masshealth/news-and-updates.xml http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/masshealth/news-and-updates.html © 2011 Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/testimony-of-secretary-john-polanowicz-feb-28-2013.html 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/growth-agenda-and-health-and-human-services-investments.html 2013-02-22T00:00:00Z 2013-02-22T00:00:00Z

Health and Human Services governor http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2013/0122-secretary-polanowicz-sworn-in.html 2013-01-22T16:43:00Z 2013-01-22T16:43:00Z

Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/first-in-the-nation-comprehensive-health-care-option.html 2012-08-23T00:00:00Z 2012-08-23T00:00:00Z

Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/health-care-cost-containment-measure-to-serve-111000.html 2012-06-19T00:00:00Z 2012-06-19T00:00:00Z

Health and Human Services masshealth http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/masshealth/providers/electronic-claims-policy-faq.html 2012-01-09T00:00:00Z 2012-01-09T00:00:00Z

Health and Human Services governor http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2011/111221-medicaid-waiver-agreement-announced.html 2011-12-21T00:00:00Z 2011-12-21T00:00:00Z

Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/notice-of-public-hearing-dec-9-2011.html 2011-12-03T00:00:00Z 2011-12-03T00:00:00Z

Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/notice-of-public-hearing-dec-2-2011.html 2011-12-02T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T00:00:00Z

Health and Human Services masshealth http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/consumer/insurance/masshealth-member-info/coverage-updates/important-updates-about-your-masshealth-benefits.html 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

Health and Human Services masshealth http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/consumer/insurance/masshealth-member-info/coverage-updates/important-updates-about-your-masshealth-benefits.html 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/masshealth/christine-griffin-appointed-assistant-sec.html 2011-07-21T00:00:00Z 2011-07-21T00:00:00Z

Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. JudyAnn Bigby announced today that she has appointed Christine Griffin as Assistant Secretary for Disability Policies and Programs.

Health and Human Services dmr http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2011/administration-announces-storm-assistance-centers.html 2011-06-03T00:00:00Z 2011-06-03T00:00:00Z

The Patrick-Murray Administration today announced the opening of three Massachusetts Storm Assistance Centers in Springfield, Monson/Palmer and Southbridge that will provide vital supports for individuals and families impacted by severe weather in the region earlier this week.

Health and Human Services masshealth http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/commissions-and-initiatives/cbhi/cbhi-news-and-updates.html 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z

Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/masshealth/dr-julian-harris-appointed-director-of-the.html 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z

The Patrick-Murray Administration today announced that Dr. Julian Harris has been appointed to serve as Director of the Office of Medicaid, a state program that provides comprehensive health insurance for more than 1 million children, families, seniors and people with disabilities in Massachusetts.

Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/masshealth/grade-a-for-childrens-dental-services.html 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

The Patrick-Murray Administration today announced that Massachusetts has earned an “A” grade for ensuring dental health and access to care for children from the not-for-profit Pew Center on the States.

Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/masshealth/funding-for-health-care-cost-containment.html 2011-04-12T00:00:00Z 2011-04-12T00:00:00Z

The Patrick-Murray Administration today announced that Massachusetts will receive $1 million in federal funds as part of a national initiative to promote quality, coordinated, and cost-effective care for individuals who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.

Health and Human Services 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 and Human Services masshealth http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/provider/insurance/masshealth/clinical-treatment/clinical-practice-guidelines-masshealth-provider.html 2011-03-24T00:00:00Z 2011-03-24T00:00:00Z

Health and Human Services 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.

Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2011/administration-proposes-comprehensive-health.html 2011-02-17T00:00:00Z 2011-02-17T00:00:00Z

Governor Deval Patrick today announced comprehensive health care payment and delivery reform legislation designed to control rising health care costs and improve patient care.

Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/masshealth/federal-funds-for-health-programs-secured.html 2011-01-20T00:00:00Z 2011-01-20T00:00:00Z

The Patrick-Murray Administration today announced that it has secured approval from the federal government to claim approximately $157 million in new federal revenue and make $230 million in supplemental payments to hospitals to help them transition to new payment methodologies that will focus on outcomes and quality rather than the quantity of services delivered.

Health and Human Services masshealth http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/consumer/insurance/masshealth-member-info/coverage-updates/important-updates-about-your-masshealth-benefits.html 2010-12-17T00:00:00Z 2010-12-17T00:00:00Z

Health and Human Services eohhs http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/masshealth/hospitalizations-drop-for-masshealth-members.html 2010-12-08T00:00:00Z 2010-12-08T00:00:00Z

The Patrick-Murray Administration announced today that the risk of heart attack hospitalizations dropped by 46 percent among MassHealth members who used a smoking cessation benefit made available through the Commonwealth’s historic health care reform efforts, according to a new study published today in the online journal PLoS Medicine, a publication of the Public Library of Science.

Health and Human Services masshealth http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/masshealth/primary-care-practices-selected.html 2010-12-01T00:00:00Z 2010-12-01T00:00:00Z

The state’s Executive Office of Health and Human Services today announced that 46 primary care medical practices across the Commonwealth have been selected to participate in a new Patient-Centered Medical Home Initiative designed to promote comprehensive, coordinated, patient-centered care delivered by teams of primary care providers.

Health and Human Services masshealth http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/masshealth/rfp-for-public-health-dental-hygienist.html 2010-04-08T00:00:00Z 2010-04-08T00:00:00Z

Health and Human Services masshealth http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/masshealth/governors-fy11-budget-impact-on-masshealth.html 2010-01-29T00:00:00Z 2010-01-29T00:00:00Z

Health and Human Services masshealth http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/masshealth/govs-fy10-budget-proposal-masshealth.html 2009-02-02T00:00:00Z 2009-02-02T00:00:00Z