Proposed legislation to increase investment in primary care and decrease health inequities The Massachusetts House and Senate have referred a new bill on primary care to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing. This bill, Senate No. 750, is sponsored by Senator Cindy F. Friedman and has three goals: 1) double primary care investment, 2) […]
On May 11, 2023, the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) will end. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act was signed into law in March 2020, requiring several policy changes that would persist through the end of the Public Health Emergency. These policy changes included eliminating cost-sharing for COVID-19 related visits and enhanced federal match for […]
On Saturday, February 4th, 2023, Tufts Community Health Workers Engaging in Integrated Care (COHERE) celebrated the official launch of its inaugural class with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Tufts University School of Medicine. COHERE is a HRSA-funded community health worker training program within the Tufts Center for Health Systems and Policy. COHERE aims to impact […]
By Erin Mooz, Ann Nguyen, Aditi Vaidya, and Signe Flieger There are four questions on the statewide Massachusetts ballot this year, each of which have public health implications. Question 1: Additional Tax on Income Over One Million Dollars Summary: A yes vote would amend the state constitution to add an additional 4% state income tax […]
Access to abortion is necessary for health and well-being. The recent Supreme Court decision in Dobbs will have devastating impacts. Addressing reproductive health inequalities requires us to embrace and embed abortion care in health provision and policy. It is more important than ever that we train the next generation of health policy analysts and system scientists to advance abortion access.
Action is needed today! You can support the Massachusetts Data Equity Bill by contacting your state legislator today to ensure equitable representation, visibility, and inclusion through data collection and reporting. The bill has won support from the Massachusetts House of Representatives, was reported favorably by the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight and […]
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has driven millions of Ukrainians from their homes. Thousands have fled to nearby countries such as Poland, Hungary, and Romania. 34 hospitals, including a maternity and children’s hospital, have been destroyed. The sudden loss of health care infrastructure and medical supply lines are exacerbating pre-existing health inequities among residents of Ukraine. […]
April 22 marked the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day, the birth of the modern environmental movement when people first rallied together and demanded action to protect the planet. While now recognized around the world by over a billion people, this holiday comes amid a barrage of bad news and daunting projections: Earth is on track […]
“I’m here on this floor to beg, to literally get down on my hands and knees and beg my colleagues. Find a path forward here. Work with us to find a way to pass laws that make this less likely,” implored Democratic Senator Chris Murphy, on the floor of the Senate. Chris Murphy was elected to […]
Healthcare workers around the world continue to experience the overwhelming impact of COVID-19. The pandemic has exacerbated the failings our healthcare systems, including the ongoing global healthcare workforce shortage. To address the dire need for nurses, hospitals and healthcare agencies in the United States and other wealthy countries are pushing to increase the recruitment and […]
