February 13, 2008
Mass. Health Care Reform Is Working. Mostly.
By Cory Hopkins
Increased enrollment in state health care plans has had the desired effect of reducing demand for free care services in Massachusetts, according to a new study by the Massachusetts Hospital Association .
The report found that MassHealth and Commonwealth Care enrollment has increased 28 percent since the signing of health care reform legislation and the creation of the state Health Connector Authority. The number of free care visits has decreased by the same 28 percent.
The MHA report focused on a three-year window from October 2004 to October 2007. The study found that while statewide, free care demand is decreasing, central, southeastern and northeastern parts of the state have seen a modest increase in demand.
The report found that MassHealth and Commonwealth Care enrollment has increased 28 percent since the signing of health care reform legislation and the creation of the state Health Connector Authority. The number of free care visits has decreased by the same 28 percent.
The MHA report focused on a three-year window from October 2004 to October 2007. The study found that while statewide, free care demand is decreasing, central, southeastern and northeastern parts of the state have seen a modest increase in demand.
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