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(BBJ, April 11, 2017)
(WWLP, June 13, 2017)
(SHNS, June 26, 2017)
(WBUR, July 5, 2017)
(Boston Globe, July 7, 2017)
(WBUR, July 13, 2017)
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On July 20, Spaulding Hospital Cambridge launched their Post-Acute Transitions (PACT) Program.
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The HPC is currently accepting applications for:
Click here for more information.
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Be sure to
visit our website and follow us on Twitter to get the most timely information.
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Thank you for your continued engagement in the HPC's program and policy work. Since March 2017, we completed the launch of 18 grants through the Health Care Innovation Investments (HCII) program, hosted 11 trainings in technical assistance (TA) and other initiatives, and certified six provider organizations.
The HPC is excited to announce the
fifth annual Health Care Cost Trends Hearing, to be held October 2 - 3, 2017. We hope you can join us for this seminal event in the Fall.
Did you miss our July Board Meeting? The HPC livestreams all public meetings. Take a look at our
YouTube page
to see past recordings and tune in for upcoming meetings.
Regards,
David Seltz
Executive Director
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HPC Releases New DataPoints Issue
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The fourth entry examines opioid-related discharges in Massachusetts with an interactive map
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The lat
est edition of
Dat
aPoint
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expands on past research to better understand the impact of the opioid epidemic on Massachusetts hospitals. From 2000 to 2015, the opioid-related death rate in Massachusetts quadrupled, and by 2015 it was more than twice the national average.
Key findings include:
- Between 2014 and 2015, the number of opioid-related hospital (ED and inpatient) discharges grew by 18%.
- A new, interactive map displays the rate of opioid-related hospital discharges by zip code and provides new insights into the disproportionate impact of the opioid epidemic on certain residents, communities, and hospitals.
- Young adults experienced the sharpest increase, 192% from 2011 to 2015.
HPC DataPoints
showcases brief overviews and interactive graphics on relevant health policy topics. As you read through
HPC DataPoints
, we encourage you to engage with the interactive graphics by hovering your mouse over different data points to obtain additional information. The interactive graphics will not appear in Internet Explorer.
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The Superbowl of Health Care is Coming!
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Be sure to check our website for the most up-to-date information on meetings
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Below, please find the 2017 public meeting schedule. All Board and Advisory Council meetings, with the exception of the 2017 Cost Trends Hearing, will take place at 50 Milk Street at 12:00PM.
Board Meetings
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Cost Trends Hearing
Monday, October 2 and Tuesday, October 3
Advisory Council Meetings
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Committee Meetings
Unless otherwise noted, the first meeting is at 9:30AM, followed by the second meeting at 11AM.
Wednesday, September 6, 2017 - CTMP/CHICI
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 - CDPST/QIPP
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 - CTMP/CHICI
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 - CDPST/QIPP
Wednesday, December 6, 2017 - CTMP/CHICI
All meeting dates are subject to change. Please check our
website
for updated information.
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