Massachusetss Government Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on December 22, 2022 - 16:45 GMT

Massachusetts Quality Measure Alignment Task Force Releases Health Equity Measure Accountability And Data Standards ...

Today, the Massachusetts Quality Measure Alignment Task Force released a recommended health equity measure accountability framework and a set of data standards for use by all payers and providers across the Commonwealth in global risk-based contracts. The …

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Published on December 16, 2022 - 22:11 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Selects 20 Community Partners for MassHealth Accountable Care Organizations

BOSTON — Today the Baker-Polito Administration announced that 20 Community Partners across the Commonwealth have been selected as partners for the 17 MassHealth Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). Massachusetts recently received federal approval through …

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Published on December 15, 2022 - 22:17 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Marks Opening of Community Behavioral Health Centers, Highlights Progress Strengthening Access to ...

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today highlighted eight years of progress strengthening access to behavioral health services in Massachusetts at a ribbon cutting for a newly designated Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) in East Boston run …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 23:47 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Distributing At Least 3.5 Million More Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests for Massachusetts Residents

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today announced plans to distribute another 3.5 million free at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests and personal protective equipment (PPE) for municipalities and community organizations to make available to residents …

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Published on December 13, 2022 - 21:06 GMT

Amanda Cassel Kraft to Step Down as Assistant Secretary for MassHealth effective January 2, 2023

BOSTON — The Executive Office of Health and Human Services announced today that Assistant Secretary for MassHealth Amanda Cassel Kraft will be stepping down on January 2, 2023. Deputy Medicaid Director Mike Levine will serve as Acting Assistant Secretary. …

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Published on December 1, 2022 - 02:50 GMT

Governor Baker, Attorney General Healey and State Auditor Bump Appoint Lauren Peters as Executive Director of the Center for ...

BOSTON — Today, Governor Charlie Baker, Attorney General Maura Healey, and State Auditor Suzanne Bump announced that Lauren Peters, current Undersecretary for Health Policy for the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, has been appointed Executive …

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Published on November 29, 2022 - 22:23 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Joins Recovery Community Leaders to Reflect on Progress Confronting Opioid Epidemic

QUINCY — Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito today joined Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders, Attorney General Maura Healey, and leaders from the recovery community for a roundtable discussion on the Baker-Polito …

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Published on November 17, 2022 - 20:16 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Historic $130 Million Workforce Loan Repayment Program for Health Care Workers

BOSTON – Today the Baker-Polito Administration announced a significant step in addressing the health care workforce shortage by contracting with the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers to implement a $130 million loan repayment program to …

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Published on November 4, 2022 - 21:16 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Major Step in Behavioral Health Help Line Implementation

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today announced that the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP) has been selected as the exclusive clinical provider for the Behavioral Health Help Line. A key component of the implementation of the …

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Published on November 4, 2022 - 14:45 GMT

17 Health Care Organizations Selected to Participate in the Accountable Care Organization Program

Boston – The Baker-Polito Administration announced today that 17 Massachusetts health care organizations have been selected as part of the re-procurement of the MassHealth Accountable Care Organization (ACO) program, effective April 1, 2023. MassHealth …

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Published on October 4, 2022 - 21:07 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Provides Update Regarding Emergency Shelter Operations at Joint Base Cape Cod

Barnstable — Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced an update regarding migrants sheltering temporarily at Joint Base Cape Cod (JBCC). On September 16, 2022, 49 people transitioned to JBCC for shelter and humanitarian support after arriving …

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Published on September 28, 2022 - 19:11 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Announce Five Year, $67.2 Billion Agreement for MassHealth ...

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration received federal approval today to expand and extend its innovative Medicaid (MassHealth) section 1115 waiver through December 2027. The demonstration approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) …

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Published on September 20, 2022 - 22:44 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Five Years of Accomplishments of the Governor’s Council to Address Aging in Massachusetts

BOSTON — In honor of the five-year anniversary of the Governor’s Council to Address Aging, Governor Charlie Baker, Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders, and Secretary of Elder Affairs Elizabeth Chen today joined Council Members and …

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Published on September 16, 2022 - 15:07 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Coordinated Support for Newly Arriving Families and Individuals to the Commonwealth

BARNSTABLE — Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced new shelter and humanitarian supports at Joint Base Cape Cod (JBCC) for the approximately 50 migrants who arrived in Martha’s Vineyard this week. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency ( …

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Published on September 9, 2022 - 16:08 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Launches Comprehensive Online Resource, Map Tool for Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence ...

BOSTON — Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced the launch of a new comprehensive, user-friendly website designed to provide survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence and their families with information on resources available to them in a …

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Published on September 7, 2022 - 23:21 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Distributing 3.5 Million Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests for Massachusetts Residents

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today announced plans to distribute 3.5 million free at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to municipalities to make available to residents across the Commonwealth. The new municipal distribution plan builds on the …

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Published on August 25, 2022 - 16:41 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Highlights School Safety Initiatives and Announces New Funding

BOSTON — Today, Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, joined by Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Jeff Riley, Acting Commissioner of Early Education and Care Amy Kershaw and public safety officials, announced plans to file …

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Published on August 9, 2022 - 19:02 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Over 100 New Healthy Incentives Program Farm Vendors

Boston — Today the Baker-Polito Administration announced new vendors for the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP). One hundred and seven new vendors and fifteen current vendors expanding access points were selected based on their ability to respond to the …

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Published on July 28, 2022 - 17:54 GMT

MassHealth’s Extended 12-month Postpartum Coverage Approved by the Federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

BOSTON — Today, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Massachusetts’ request to extend MassHealth coverage from 60 days to 12 months after pregnancy. MassHealth covers 40% of all births in the Commonwealth. As part of the …

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Published on July 28, 2022 - 14:09 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Launches Common Application for MassHealth and Food Benefits

BOSTON — Today the Baker-Polito Administration announced that residents can now easily initiate a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application when applying for or renewing their MassHealth benefits online. This option will improve customer …

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