Progress in Health Reform
The Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) continues to be in the news.
Not only does ACA remain a key issue in the Republican presidential debates, but soon the U.S. Supreme Court will take up the constitutionality of certain aspects of the act itself.
As the rhetoric about health reform continues, Massachusetts' pioneering health reform law (MGL Chapter 58) is also in the news. First, because of former Governor and presidential candidate Mitt Romney's role in the creation of the Massachusetts act, and because many of the components of the state law (insurance exchanges, Medicaid expansion and mandatory coverage) are provisions found in the ACA.
So now that we are in the sixth year of health reform here in Massachusetts, how is it going?
To read more about how the groundbreaking law has changed Massachusetts health care to date, read our CEO's blog "Progress in Health Reform."
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 Anne Marie Boursiquot King Joins Foundation Board
This month Anne Marie Boursiquot King will join our Board of Trustees. Boursiquot King has been with Tufts Health Plan Foundation Inc. since 2007 where she started as director of grants. Tufts Health Plan Foundation's focus is on healthy aging and improving the life of older adults. You can read more about Boursiquot King and her experience on our website. |
We Are Now Accepting Proposals!
Our Request for Proposals for the Spring 2012 grant cycle is available on our website. The current cycle will focus on four main areas:
- Healthy Aging Initiative Grants
- Grants to Reduce Risky Behaviors Among Adolescents
- Process Improvement Grants
- Continuation Grants
More information about the current cycle as well as a webinar featuring grant guidelines and tips for writing a proposal can be found on the Grants & Scholarships page of our website.
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Grantee News
The Natick Visiting Nurse Association was recognized for its MetroWest Meds Program at the inaugural 2011 Home Care Innovations Showcase and Star Awards hosted by the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts (HCA of MA).
The Showcase highlights HCA of MA members whose programs represent innovative thinking. Natick VNA was one of six programs invited to be honored. The MetroWest Meds Program is supported by the MetroWest Health Foundation and Boston Scientific Corp.
Congratulations on the award and coverage from Boston.com! |
