costs, coverage, gmos, mental health and substance abuse treatment, policy, public health
Recently, the Senator has heard from constituents via email in the form found below who are concerned about the state taking action to ensure federal funding for Medicaid expansion. I spoke with the state’s Office of Medicaid and learned that the Governor will be filing legislation to update the state’s laws to comply with the …
Continue reading “Federal Funding Eligibility Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act”
I’ve received a number of emails in the form further below. I do appreciate the acknowledgement of this change, which I did advocate for. It makes a lot of sense — oral cancer therapies are often safer and more cost-effective than intravenous therapies. ——————— As a constituent and a volunteer for the American Cancer Society …
I’ve recently been receiving emails in the form below. My reply is that yes, I have just signed on as a cosponsor. ————– I’m writing to ask you to please take a stand to protect our health from toxic chemicals by cosponsoring An Act for Healthy Families and Businesses through Safer Chemistry, filed by Representative …
The bill purports to save $200 billion over the coming 15 years which works out to $13 billion per year. About 60% of employer-sponsored health insurance is self-insured and thus generally not subject to state control. The remaining 40% of “fully-insured” plans carry premiums of about $13 billion per year. How can that be? How could …
Finding the right medical provider can be a daunting process. It is not always easy to find information about the cost or quality of a provider’s services. The following resources are publicly available and can assist you in that process: (a) Current State Resources The Commonwealth operates a website whereby you can compare the cost …
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The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) is now accepting proposals for its health-related grant program.
The “Healthy Watertown” program is designed to help organizations that serve Watertown develop new or continue existing programs with a health focus. Eligible organizations may apply for grants up to $2,500. A total of $19,000 in funding will be awarded.
