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June 1, 2010 | 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.
September 1, 2009 | Issue Brief
Survey shows users of emergency rooms have trouble accessing care in other settings, and frequent users of emergency rooms are a sicker, more disabled, and more chronically ill population than other adults in the state.
January 1, 2009 | 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.
September 16, 2010 | Program Result Report
A study finds that after Massachusetts passed health reform, the percentage of uninsured adults dropped from 13.3 percent to 4 percent - a 69.9 percent decline.
June 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This article examines the "affordability" standard with regard to consumption patterns for health coverage and services. The author explores crucial differences between health care consumption and the consumption of other merit goods (i.e., food and housing).
January 7, 2009 | Story
During the first year under Massachusetts health reform, working-age adults experienced decreasing costs and increasing insurance coverage and access to health care.
January 7, 2009 | Story
Increasing rates of employers offering insurance coverage suggest that crowd-out is not occurring after one year under Massachusetts health reform.