Health Care For All

Congratulations to Ryan Schwarz on being named the next Assistant Secretary for MassHealth. Dr. Schwarz’s leadership on the 1115 waiver, primary care reform and behavioral health access, paired with his demonstrated commitment to improving members’ access to care, position him well to steward the agency through this challenging time. HCFA looks forward to working him in this new role!

“Massachusetts is proud to have one of the strongest Medicaid programs in the country, and protecting access to health care has never been more important,” said Governor Maura Healey “Dr. Schwarz brings deep experience, steady leadership and a clear commitment to delivering care for families, seniors, children and vulnerable residents across Massachusetts."

Read the press release here: https://www.mass.gov/news/secretary-of-health-and-human-services-kiame-mahaniah-appoints-dr-ryan-schwarz-as-massachusetts-medicaid-director-and-assistant-secretary-for-masshealth

Please join us in offering a heartfelt THANK YOU to Lori Berry, Kim Shellenberger, Wanda Cordova, and Kate Segel as they end their terms on HCFA's Board of Directors. We are so grateful for their years of service, and for fighting alongside us for equitable, affordable, accessible health care in Massachusetts!

HCFA was proud to participate in this important working group convened by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation about how health policy leaders + advocates can rise to the ongoing and disruptive challenges posed by the federal government. We are eager to work alongside allies to protect access to care in Massachusetts!

Task force looks to address Mass. health care system ‘at a breaking point’ - The Boston Globe The Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation and law/consulting firm Manatt gathered around 20 business and civic leaders to discuss goals.

: There is no replacement for meaningful, cross-sector collaboration when it comes to stabilizing – and improving – healthcare in Massachusetts.

Read the piece from MHA, Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, Fallon Health, and Health Care For All: https://shorturl.at/1gYBq

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Health Care for All is proud to partner with MassHealth and community-based organizations to help Massachusetts residents maintain their health coverage through these drastic federal changes to Medicaid benefits.

Massachusetts health leaders scramble to prevent 300,000 from losing Medicaid coverage - The Boston Globe Vulnerable state residents will face new guidelines and restrictions in the coming year.

Governor Maura Healey has announced final regulations to reduce the burden of prior authorization requirements for routine and essential health care. This will bring much-needed relief to patients across Massachusetts.

Read more: https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-healey-announces-final-regs-that-eliminate-prior-authorization-requirements-for-routine-and-essential-health-care

HCFA Senior Director of Policy & Government Relations Alex Sheff was featured in a recent Talking Points Memo article about how federal Medicaid cuts threaten access to vital dental care. Oral health is about so much more than teeth!

This weekend, HCFA staffers Edwin and Grace celebrated at the La Alianza Hispana 55th anniversary gala, which brought together community leaders, partners, and supporters. La Alianza supports thousands of Latinos in Massachusetts through education, social services, and advocacy, and we're so proud to partner with them on various outreach and engagement projects to expand access to health care in the communities they serve!