MassHealth

Calling all healthcare providers, health plans, public health experts, advocacy groups, and community-based organizations interested in helping to shape Health Equity Data Standards in MA! Nov. 22 is our EXTENDED DEADLINE to apply for the Quality Measure Alignment Taskforce (QMAT) Technical Advisory Group (TAG). We are seeking diverse experts to provide recommendations on: - Standardizing social risk factor data collection (Race, Ethnicity, Language, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity) - Accelerating adoption of self-reported data collection methods Apply here! https://lnkd.in/eHfcg76e

?? Are you interested in strengthening the behavioral health workforce in Massachusetts? The HPC has launched the Behavioral Health Workforce Center (BHWC) and is seeking members for its advisory group. Advisory group members will support the BHWC’s goals of improving education and training pipelines, increasing diversity and cultural competency, enhancing opportunities for professional growth, and retaining behavioral health providers in the workforce. Use your voice to positively impact behavioral health care in Massachusetts and nominate yourself or someone you know by November 15th. ?? Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eCws4Ty2 ??? Deadline: November 15

Ready to make an impact? The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) is looking for dedicated individuals to join their team, where every day, you’ll have the opportunity to change lives, offer support, and empower individuals to overcome challenges. ??? Join EOHHS for an in-person hiring event on Wednesday, November 13, from 12-4 PM at Quinsigamond Community College (Harrington Learning Center), 670 West Boylston St, Worcester, MA. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eS2Q-jcx

The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) is seeking members for the Quality Measure Alignment Taskforce (QMAT) Technical Advisory Group on Health Equity Data Standards! Members will advise on: - Standardized data collection on social risk factors (RELD SOGI) for all payers/providers in MA - Strategies to boost self-reported data collection We welcome experts across Medicaid, healthcare, public health, patient advocacy, and more, with experience in social risk factor data standards and culturally competent data practices. ??? Apply by November 17 at 12:00 PM. Details in COMMBUYS:?https://lnkd.in/eHfcg76e

MassHealth was honored to be part of the October 17th Performance Recognition?Program Awards Ceremony at the State House, where three MassHealth teams received awards recognizing their outstanding work. The MassHealth Redeterminations Team and Emergency Shelter Response Team were recognized with the Manuel Carballo Award for Excellence in Public Service, while the Eligibility Policy Team received the Commonwealth Equity in Governance Award.?Congratulations?to the over 130 staff honored at the event!

On October 10th, MassHealth staff celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a?dynamic potluck event.?There was music, laughter, and traditional?dishes such as Brazilian Coxinha, Colombian Arroz con Pollo, Spanish Tortilla Espa?ola, Argentinean?Alfajores,?Puerto Rican Empanadas, and so much more! Thank you to the new MassJuntos Employee Resource Group for arranging this event and showcasing the diversity that makes our MassHealth community special. MassJuntos = More Together. ????

MassHealth's own, Everett Lamm, Associate Medical Director, Office of Clinical Affairs, had the honor of attending the Community Health Program’s (CHP) Dental?Center?opening?in Great Barrington on October 1st. The new 7-operatory space in Great Barrington restores CHP’s dental presence across southern, central, and northern Berkshire County. The new office is serving approximately 800 people around the Berkshires community and takes MassHealth insurance.?Bethany Kieley, the CEO, gave a heartfelt thanks to EOHHS for the support and funding during her remarks. Everett says, "It was wonderful to reconnect with old colleagues, board members, and to see the incredible updated facilities. A special highlight was catching up with my dear friend, Dr. Lina Bermudez, who is celebrating her 11th year of excellence in dentistry at CHP." For more information:? https://lnkd.in/eNEZX5qx

Exciting News! MassHealth has launched 3 webpages for members! Discover important resources on reproductive health, doula services, and support for pregnant members. Please share these webpages widely to help ensure that individuals have access to the critical information and services they need. Mass.gov/MassHealthSRH https://lnkd.in/emRBziyA Mass.gov/MassHealthDoulas

Congratulations to Rachael Mazzella Zukus, Senior Director of Strategy at MassHealth, for being selected as a Milbank Memorial Fund Emerging Leader (https://lnkd.in/d_sKKDuT)! The 10-month leadership development program is for early and mid-career legislative and executive branch government officials who are committed to bringing a health equity lens to their work to improve population health.?To learn more about this program, visit: https://lnkd.in/d5nFsbZS

The Member Advisory Committee (MAC) application deadline is fast approaching! MassHealth is still looking for individuals to apply. The MAC will create a supportive, inclusive space for members to collaborate with MassHealth staff and each other, sharing insights and personal experiences. For more information, visit:?https://lnkd.in/gE8h4cKe