Health Policy Commission Email Format
Government AdministrationMassachusetts, United States51-200 Employees
The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission is an independent state agency in the government administration sector, based in Boston, Massachusetts. It focuses on making health care more affordable for residents by monitoring and moderating growth in health care costs, evaluating the performance of the health care system, and issuing evidence-based policy guidance to inform reform efforts in Massachusetts and beyond. The commission analyzes market changes, identifies potential market failures, and provides objective research on cost trends, affordability, the workforce, and health disparities to policymakers, the public, and health regulators. It also promotes transparency around provider structures through registration and certification processes, safeguards patient access and consumer rights in coverage and care decisions, and supports innovative care models that involve hospitals, community organizations, and community members in delivering high-quality, affordable, and equitable care. The organization serves a public-interest mission with a focus on accountability, data-informed recommendations, and independent analysis aimed at improving health care affordability and equity.