MA Health & Hospital Association

"We are running out of time to accept – and fix – this crisis." Solutions start with facing the facts of what has led us here, not finger-pointing. Read the full @CWBeacon piece from MHA's Steve Walsh ⤵️ commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/mass-h…

Last week, MHA was proud to testify alongside @HCFA and @MassMedical in support of common-sense prior authorization reforms. This proposal is a rare solution to increase patient access, mitigate caregiver burnout, and reduce cost waste. Read more here: shorturl.at/k8vga

Representatives from seven municipal emergency medical services (EMS) organizations recognized as the first grant recipients of Southcoast Health’s EMS Support Grant Program. Learn more about the grant: southcoast.org/2025-ems-grant/

The Massachusetts legislature took another step last week to protect caregivers and patients – both those from the commonwealth and those traveling to it for care – from anyone prying into their health records. Read more in this week's #MondayReport 📰 : shorturl.at/ciqdY

How are health leaders navigating the "do more with less" era? @BeckersHR sat down with execs like Dr. Eric Alper and Penny Iannelli from #UMassMemorial to find out—after interviewing top voices from hospitals nationwide. beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-manag…

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Burlington yesterday for our fourth annual Workforce Summit! Read more here ⤵️linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

A BIG congrats to the 1st graduates of the Baystate Family Medicine Residency Program - Greenfield: Drs. Romano, Anderson & Albrecht! 🎓 Even better? Dr. Anderson & Dr. Romano are staying on to serve in primary care at Baystate Franklin—right where they trained. #BaystateHealth

In case you missed it, South Shore VNA's Home-Based Outpatient Rehabilitation Team recently received an Innovation Award from the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts. Read more about this recognition: hubs.ly/Q03wHtt00 Congrats to this terrific team!

We agree with @BostonGlobe: now is a time for the entire healthcare sector to step up, collaborate, and rally around solutions that can protect Massachusetts patients and providers. Read more here ⤵️ bostonglobe.com/2025/07/17/opi…

TOMORROW! From pipeline to practice, we all have a role in strengthening #healthcare. Be part of the solution. There's still time to join healthcare #leaders from across the care continuum at MHA's 2025 #Workforce Summit. Learn more and register here: mhalink.org/event/mha-work…

In the face of federal challenges, this is a critical window for local solutions. Today, legislators are hearing proposals that would protect local hospitals, patients, and caregivers. Read more about these bills in our latest #MondayReport📰: shorturl.at/CdSpR

A heartfelt congratulations to Grace, who recently graduated from care at @ShrinersBoston. After years of working with our dedicated hospital staff, Grace celebrated this important milestone with her care team by her side. Way to go Grace! 🎉👏 #ShrinersChildrens @shrinershosp

Join @MAHealthHosp for a one-on-one conversation with HCFA ED Amy Rosenthal. Hear about Amy’s career journey, HCFA’s priorities entering its 40th year of advocacy & opportunities for system-wide partnerships to support the needs of today’s patients. mhalink.org/event/health-c…

Check out some of our fabulous #UMassMemorial caregivers posing by Everyone, Everyday campaign installations across the system. We are so excited to see these amazing new art pieces all around the system.

Identical twins turned nursing duo! 💙 Inspired by their mom’s 30+ years in nursing, Joseph & Vincent Bartolucci graduated from @HolyokeCC and are now apprentice nurses at Baystate Medical Center. Double the care, double the compassion! 🩺 Read more ➡️ businesswest.com/blog/joseph-an….

The MA legislature is hearing testimony this week on bills to stabilize healthcare and support a vital part of the state’s economy. #mapoli Get the details in this week’s #MondayReport 📰: shorturl.at/CdSpR

Today, @MassGovernor announced the appointment of Dr. Kiame Mahaniah as the new Secretary of @MassHHS. He follows in the footsteps of Sec. Kate Walsh, who provided extraordinary leadership during a time of challenge and crisis. Read more: lnkd.in/eU3bfWXy

#MemberMoment👏: The team at @EmersonHospital recently announced plans for a revamped ED, which will increase access for 35,000 patients in the region and add a designated space for those with behavioral health needs. Read more about the project here: shorturl.at/WkPy5

R+C’s Conor Duffy and Danielle Tangorre will present a @MAHealthHosp webinar on 7/23, discussing the evolving legal and regulatory issues in the telehealth landscape. R+C is an annual sponsor of MHA. rc.com/events/telehea… #healthlaw #telehealth #compliance

An important message to from @MassHHS in the midst of federal policy disruptions: "keep seeking care." Learn more about how local healthcare officials are preparing for major Medicaid changes ⤵️ bostonglobe.com/2025/07/09/met…