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Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association
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Promoting the good health of the people of the Commonwealth.
MHA is proud to support a bill from Rep. Adam Scanlon and Sen. Paul Feeney, which proposes pilot programs using alternatives to traditional ambulances — freeing up hospital capacity and improving the patient experience in the process.

Could this be the future of non-emergency transport?
New bill seeks to create new modes of transport for behavioral health patients - Newton Beacon
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a bill that would test alternatives to ambulances and police for transporting behavioral health patients, which supporters say could help reduce strains on emer...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Today, the Massachusetts House took a major step to protect local healthcare workers from acts of violence. Together with Massachusetts Nurses Association & @1199seiu.org, our hospitals are proud to support measures that enhance prevention, worker supports, & enforcement. #mapoli

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November 19, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Planning a trip? Protect yourself against #flu and #COVID before you go.

Find a vaccine location nearby at @massdph.bsky.social's mass.gov/SeasonalVaccines
November 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
At last week’s @masshpc.bsky.social Cost Trends Hearing, one theme kept coming up: MA healthcare needs collective, corrective action — soon.

Read more in this week's #MondayReport📰: shorturl.at/t27Ls
November 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Ready to lead in 2025 and beyond?

Join MHA on December 5 for our Annual #Women #Leaders in #Healthcare Conference — a day designed to strengthen your voice, sharpen your #leadership, and connect you with the women shaping healthcare’s future.

Secure your spot today: shorturl.at/IapV3
November 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
ON THE MEND: MHA's newest report reveals that focused #recruitment, #hiring, and #retention efforts have reduced vacancies in key #hospital positions across the #commonwealth to 13,600 open positions – a 28% decline.

Read more here: shorturl.at/1OlbY
November 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
#MemberMoment: Holyoke Medical Center opened its Family Physiatry in Springfield this week, expanding local patient access to comprehensive, non-surgical care for chronic pain and rehabilitation. All while adding critical capacity to meet growing community needs.

Read more here: shorturl.at/FH7Qm
November 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Hospitals are innovating to address #EMS and transportation shortages. New alternative transport models are more dignified for patients, alleviate capacity pressures, and help preserve emergency resources.

Now it's time to scale these models through policy reforms: shorturl.at/ettKJ
November 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Just like healthcare, all politics start local.

Make your voice heard. Vote today and help shape the future of your community.

#ElectionDay
November 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
In Massachusetts, we #HAVHope.

Because safe healthcare facilities mean better care for everyone.

MHA members stand with hospitals across the nation to raise awareness and promote solutions for violence in healthcare settings.

Read more here: shorturl.at/AfGMH
June 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Local leaders speak out on potential #Medicaid cuts. Hospitals rally around transportation bills. The state's new death registration system is now live.

Read about these issues and more in today's #MondayReport📰: shorturl.at/3LENk
June 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
MHA and our members are proud to honor and uplift the LGBTQ+ community, this #PrideMonth and every month. Together, we’re building a #healthcare system where everyone feels seen, safe, and supported.
June 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
MHA recently outlined some of the implications of the U.S. House bill for local hospitals and health systems.

Read the rundown as reported by @statehousenews.com ⤵️
Hospitals flag pressure points in “big, beautiful” U.S. House bill
While the impacts of the U.S. House GOP’s tax and funding cuts legislation come into focus, the group that represents the state’s hospitals said this week it is closely monitoring provi…
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May 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
#ICYMI: MHA is proud to honor #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, a time to spotlight the importance of personal wellbeing and continued improvements to our healthcare system. #mapoli

Read about our priority mental health legislation here: shorturl.at/7Amlb
May 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM
MHA stands in strong support of legislation that would empower Mobile Integrated Health to flourish here in Massachusetts.

MIH programs are meeting patients where they are, easing hospital capacity, and making healthcare more accessible. #mapoli

Learn more: shorturl.at/7khpU
April 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM