Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association

NEW: For the first time, Massachusetts hospitals’ community benefits investments topped $1 billion over the course of a single fiscal year. These programs address crucial health needs for people at the places where they live, work, and play We are grateful for Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell’s guidance through every step of the community benefits process as we continue to address the real-time needs of people in every neighborhood of the commonwealth. As these hospital-funded programs lift up one section of society, their positive results reverberate throughout entire communities and affect generations. Read more here ?

#KeyInsight??: During our most recent Executive Insights episode, Lawrence General Hospital's Dr. Abha Agrawal, MD, FACP, FACHE highlighted Massachusetts' health equity leadership -- particularly through a historic 1115 waiver program. Read more about the nation-leading commitment: https://lnkd.in/eQ92XgKw

Considering a new career? Now is the time to act! Massachusetts now offers free community college for people 25 and older. Learn more about this and the many other career resources available to you on?healthcareersma.com. #healthcareersma

"The opportunity to work in a community that strives for excellence and engages deeply with one another is truly exciting for me." ? Read more from Berkshire Health Systems' Fairview Hospital's new VP and COO Tony Scibelli here: https://shorturl.at/U23Zq

Check out this terrific conversation with Lawrence General Hospital CEO Dr. Abha Agrawal, MD, FACP, FACHE and Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association CEO Steven M. Walsh! https://lnkd.in/eX2xjKbn

This #IndigenousPeoplesDay, MHA honors Native communities and the role of Indigenous voices in advancing #HealthEquity. Indigenous communities across the nation experience systemic inequities in housing, healthcare, education, and climate change; meaning they are often at greater risk for chronic illnesses, poorer health outcomes, and shorter lifespans. We will continue to ensure Indigenous voices are uplifted and advocated for, and that they are positioned to lead us in better addressing the needs of their diverse communities. Looking for ways to recognize the day? Learn more about the land you live in and its Indigenous history by visiting this interactive map: https://native-land.ca/

MHA is proud to continue our partnership with SunRx, which partners with healthcare organizations to navigate the complexities of the 340B program, with a focus on transparency and choice in decision-making. Learn more here?? https://lnkd.in/erqPcib6

?? What are the current pressures on hospitals? And how are they all tying together to affect workers and patients? MHA's "Inside the Healthcare Crisis" report explains: https://shorturl.at/AkQby

Thank you to everyone who attended our Executive Insights?? session this morning! Lawrence General Hospital's Dr. Abha Agrawal, MD, FACP, FACHE spoke about the transition of Holy Family, her visible leadership style, and advice for rising professionals. Watch the full episode here: https://shorturl.at/cLREK

Massachusetts ranks as the best state for healthcare access, according to Forbes! Our work to create a more equitable, world-class system continues. ? Read more here: https://shorturl.at/FCDrS