December 1, 2012
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Journal Article
This paper analyzes the effect of the Massachusetts health care reform on reported health care utilization and outcomes by both synthesizing the existing research and providing new evidence using the National Health Interview Survey.
July 30, 2012
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Program Result Report
Researchers at the Urban Institute evaluated the impact of state health reforms in on insurance coverage and access to and use of health care in Massachusetts, New York, and Illinois, under State Health Access Reform Evaluation, an RWJF national program.
July 11, 2012
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Program Result Report
Health Care for All, a Boston-based consumer advocacy organization, worked to give consumers a voice in implementing state health reform legislation that expanded insurance coverage in Massachusetts, and in reforming its payment systems.
June 1, 2010
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Issue Brief
Providing evidence of the possible gains under national health reform, Massachusetts' 2006 health reform initiative has improved health care access, use, affordability and quality.
August 1, 2010
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Report
Reports examine effectiveness of young adult provisions in Massachusetts’ health reform.
September 1, 2009
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Issue Brief
An Update on Insurance Coverage and Support for Reform as of Fall 2008
October 1, 2009
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Report
Lab Report #1: Evaluating State Efforts to Improve Access to Health Care
January 1, 2009
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Issue Brief
In a new analysis by the Urban Institute, researchers John Holahan and Linda Blumberg summarize the state's accomplishments, examine the challenges, and suggest four options for addressing long-term costs.
June 1, 2010
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Journal Article
The challenges faced by Massachusetts as it attempts to sustain health reform in these difficult times provide important lessons for implementing reform in the rest of the country.
October 1, 2008
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Issue Brief
Findings from a recent follow-up study on Massachusetts health reform conducted by the Center for Studying Health System Change, suggest two important developments that may threaten employer support as the reform plays out.