Promoting maternal health equity & addressing gaps in maternal health care: @MAHPHealth member plans offer vital resources and programs to support healthy pregnancies for all birthing people. #BMHW24

Expanding drug pricing review authority is vital to tackle excessive Rx price hikes. @MAHPHealth backs @Mass_HPC's role in assessing pricing fairness. It's crucial to extend this oversight to drugs affecting the MA commercial market. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3dyh2tn2

It's time to shine a light on pharmaceutical manufacturers operations in MA. Without reporting requirements to entities like @Mass_CHIA or @Mass_HPC, there's no comprehensive data on their financial performance or pricing practices. Learn more: https://mahp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/onpoint-april-2024-02.pdf

#DYK? Health plans are under intense scrutiny from state & federal authorities to meet medical loss ratio requirements, undergo premium rate reviews, & maintain transparent financial reporting.

Learn more in @MAHPHealth's latest OnPoint: https://mahp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/onpoint-april-2024-02.pdf

Effective oversight & reporting is crucial to maintain stability in the healthcare system. Today, @MAHPHealth released an OnPoint exploring regulatory & financial oversight requirements across hospitals & health systems, pharma, & health plans. Learn more: https://mahp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/onpoint-april-2024-02.pdf

The need to ensure that all birthing people have access to high-quality perinatal care: #DYK? The @CDCgov found that 22% of Black women receive lower quality of care than white women & are subject to discrimination. #BMHW24

#DYK? Research shows Black perinatal providers provide care that results in improved outcomes among Black birthing people. @MAHPHealth supports the expansion of MA’s culturally competent perinatal workforce. #BMHW24

The @Mass_HPC health care cost growth benchmark reminds us that every stakeholder plays a crucial role in shaping health care affordability. Indeed, accountability to the cost growth benchmark is a shared responsibility among all stakeholders.

Raising awareness for #BMHW24: According to the @CDCgov Black women in the United States are 3X more likely to die from a pregnancy related cause than White women, & more than 80% of pregnancy related deaths are preventable.

Delve into the intricacies of healthcare oversight with our upcoming publication. @MAHPHealth’s upcoming OnPoint will shed light on the oversight requirements governing hospitals & health systems, pharmaceutical companies, and health plans. More to come later this week!