Health Care

What's New

Health Care Transparency Bill passed September 2008

Testimony and Letters

Comments on Act relative to Patient Safety (H2059) November 2007

Comments on Act controlling care costs (H2197) November 2007

Comments on Act to increase access to oral health care/Act authorizing dental hygienists to practice in public health settings (S2203/H2221) November 2007

In the News

Patient Safety Bill reported out of committee Health Care for All 6/8/2010

State House Event Brings Attention to Health Care Quality Health Care for All 4/15/10 (Event co-sponsored by Denise Provost)

Reports issued on SREs and HAIs Health Care for All 4/14/10

National MRSA Reporting Bill mirrors legislative effort in MA Health Care for All Massachusetts 3/12/09

Rep Provost helps host forum on quality care issues Somerville Journal 3/8/09

Worried about spending-down for MassHealth? Somerville Journal 3/28/08

A consumer voice for patient safety Metro West Daily News 3/11/08

Opinion: Seeking safety while seeking medical treatment Somerville Journal 3/10/08

Improving patient safety Natick Bulletin 3/7/08

Bill focuses on doctor apologies The Republican 1/14/08

Links

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