Testimony in Support of H.2372 and S.1475, An Act Relative to Medicaid Coverage for Doula Services

6/7/2021

Massachusetts has one of the lowest infant mortality rates (IMR) of 3.6 deaths per thousand live births in 2019 … doula support across the reproductive health spectrum and will bring the voices of those with lived …

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Testimony in Support of H.2372 and S.1475, An Act Relative to Medicaid Coverage for Doula Services (PDF)

6/7/2021

(IMR) of 3.6 deaths per thousand live births in 2019, low-income communities and communities of color … across the reproductive health spectrum and will bring the voices of those with lived experiences of all …

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Testimony Before the Joint Committee on Housing Information Hearing

6/3/2021

for the point-in-time count excludes families and individuals who are experiencing homelessness and living in doubled up …

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Committee Chair Meeting - June 2, 2021 (Slides)

6/2/2021

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Senate Budget Amendment Letter sent to Senate President, Senate Health Care Financing Chair, Senate Ways and Means Chair and Senate Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Chair (PDF)

5/21/2021

living or both. Chronic disease management shall also include care for COVID-19 and its long-term … believes the continuance of this program is critical to the state’s abilities to best save lives … and provide optimal treatment to persons living with pain and/or with substance use disorder …

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Senate Budget Amendment Letter sent to Senate President, Senate Health Care Financing Chair, Senate Ways and Means Chair and Senate Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Chair

5/18/2021

that last one year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both … abilities to best save lives and provide optimal treatment to persons living with pain and/or with substance …

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Massachusetts Medical Society on update to state mask guidance

5/17/2021

in the Commonwealth have yet to be vaccinated. That can be especially dangerous for those who live and work …

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Massachusetts Medical Society on EUA for Pfizer vaccine in patients ages 12-15

5/11/2021

live with adults who are at an increased risk because of co-morbidities. As our state and federal … of equity and ensure that children who live in communities most disproportionately affected by COVID-19 …

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Final House Votes Combined

5/11/2021

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Final House Votes - Reference Committee B

5/11/2021

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