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MHQP Introduces Measured Equity, a Statewide Initiative to Measure Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Patient Experiences

(September 2023)

We can no longer ignore the systemic racial and ethnic disparities in patient experiences that plague our healthcare system. Organizations across the state are taking action to address these disparities, but these complex issues can only be effectively addressed by working collaboratively across organizational lines, not in organizational siloes. At the Health Equity Trends Summit assembled by

MHQP Introduces Measured Equity, a Statewide Initiative to Measure Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Patient Experiences2023-11-13T14:26:48-05:00

MHQP Begins Annual Process to Update Clinical Guidelines with a Health Equity Focus

(September 2023)

It’s a valued resource for some, but not known by many ― MHQP’s Clinical Guidelines. Since 2001, MHQP has been helping to ensure all patients receive the same high standard of care through the annual publication of consistent, evidence-based, best practices guidelines for Adult Preventive Care, Pediatric Preventive Care

MHQP Begins Annual Process to Update Clinical Guidelines with a Health Equity Focus2023-09-26T12:21:10-04:00

Autumn Bailey, Symone Woodham and Julia Banas Bring Fresh Perspectives to MHQP

(September 2023)

Over the past two years, MHQP has been pleased to have added a new cadre of young talent, as we have welcomed Julia Banas, Symone Woodham and Autumn Bailey to our staff. Each brings a unique background and offers a unique set of skills. Yet they all share two things in common: an interest in public health

Autumn Bailey, Symone Woodham and Julia Banas Bring Fresh Perspectives to MHQP2023-09-26T12:51:11-04:00

Unsustainable: An Honest Assessment of Massachusetts’ Healthcare Performance

By Barbra G. Rabson

(July 2023)

Last month, the Commonwealth Fund published its annual scorecard on state health performance and gave Massachusetts the top overall ranking. The ranking was based on several metrics collected in 2019, 2020 and 2021 covering seven categories ― Reproductive and Women’s Health, Access and

Unsustainable: An Honest Assessment of Massachusetts’ Healthcare Performance2023-11-27T08:55:29-05:00

MHQP Data Spotlights the Troubling State of Pediatric Care in Boston Globe Article

(June 2023)

An article by Jessica Bartlett in this past Sunday’s Boston Globe asserts that “independent pediatric practices are struggling to survive.” MHQP is pleased to have helped bring attention to this critical issue by providing data cited by the author.

The article focuses on Middleboro Pediatrics, an independent practice located in

MHQP Data Spotlights the Troubling State of Pediatric Care in Boston Globe Article2023-11-27T16:28:58-05:00

“The Failing Health of Primary Care in the US,” a Podcast Hosted by Zeev Neuwirth and Featuring Barbra Rabson and Katherine Gergen Barnett

(June 2023)

Barbra Rabson, MPH and Katherine Gergen Barnett, MD have teamed up again to raise concerns about the state of primary care in Massachusetts and across the country, this time on a podcast hosted by Zeev Neuwirth, MD.

As Dr. Neuwirth’s guests for episode #152 of his award-winning podcast series,

“The Failing Health of Primary Care in the US,” a Podcast Hosted by Zeev Neuwirth and Featuring Barbra Rabson and Katherine Gergen Barnett2023-06-07T09:29:16-04:00

MHQP Receives Second PCORI Award to Help Improve Care for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease

(May 2023)

In the summer of 2022, MHQP partnered with the Massachusetts Sickle Cell Association (MSCA) to lead a set of convenings to explore new directions for research into patient-centered approaches to help people with sickle cell disease (SCD) self-manage their pain. This effort was made possible through an award from

MHQP Receives Second PCORI Award to Help Improve Care for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease2023-06-07T09:21:10-04:00

MHQP Surveying MassHealth Members About Their Patient Experiences of Care

(May 2023)

MHQP is pleased to announce that we have again been selected by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as its vendor to survey members of MassHealth, the state’s Medicaid program, about their experiences of care. MHQP completed a five-year contract for

MHQP Surveying MassHealth Members About Their Patient Experiences of Care2023-06-07T10:44:17-04:00

Celebrating Barbra Rabson on her 25th Anniversary at MHQP

(May 2023)

When Barbra Rabson joined MHQP as its part-time executive director in April 1998, MHQP was not yet an official organization. In fact, she started out as a contractor for the Massachusetts Hospital Association, which was serving as MHQP’s incubator.

The concept of MHQP was born three years earlier, when the late

Celebrating Barbra Rabson on her 25th Anniversary at MHQP2023-07-14T20:09:06-04:00
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