Library of Publications

Testimony Opposing Emergency Regulations Permitting the Use of Drug-Detecting Dogs in DMH Facilities

October 1, 2019

MAMH

MAMH testimony submitted on Sept. 12, 2019 opposes emergency regulations that would allow the use of drug-detecting dogs in DMH facilities.

Massachusetts Healthy Aging Data Report: Highlights

August 14, 2019

UMass Boston Gerontology Institute and Tufts Health Plan Foundation

The Highlights Report presents a snapshot of findings from the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Data Report intended to generate dialogue and action.

MassHealth: The Basics (Facts and Trends)

August 12, 2019

Commonwealth Medicine: University of Massachusetts Medical School

This updated edition of the MassHealth: The Basics chart pack provides new data on MassHealth enrollment and spending from the most recent state fiscal years available, as well as a high-level overview and status update on the state’s delivery system reform efforts.

Overview of MA State Budget Process

August 1, 2019

MAMH

This 1-page overview of the MA budget process describes the key players and timeline to support more effective advocacy.

Testimony to Bar Discrimination against Parents with Disabilities in Juvenile and Family Court Proceedings

July 22, 2019

MAMH

MAMH written testimony provided July 23, 2019 in support of legislation to prohibit discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings.

Testimony of Designees to the Restrictive Housing Oversight Committee on Proposed Regulations

July 19, 2019

Prisoners' Legal Services of Massachusetts

Joint testimony of members of the Department of Corrections' Restrictive Housing Oversight Committee requesting significant amendments to emergency regulations that would affect the RHOC's ability to meet its legislative mandate.

2019 Massachusetts Housing Profile

July 11, 2019

National Low Income Housing Coalition

Infographic describing the affordability and availability of housing for low-income individuals in the state.

Middlesex County Restoration Center Commission: Year One Findings and Recommendations

June 21, 2019

Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian & Danna Mauch

This report reviews jail diversion programs in Middlesex County and nationally and summarizes findings and recommendations for improvements to the Massachusetts diversion and behavioral health continuum of care.

Health Care Access and Affordability Barriers

June 21, 2019

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation

This chart pack provides detailed information on access to and affordability of care for mental health/substance use disorders among adults 19 to 64 in Massachusetts in 2018.

Access to Care for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Is a Challenge for Many in Massachusetts

June 21, 2019

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation

This brief examines the health care experiences of adults 19 to 64 who sought care for mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders in Massachusetts.

Ready for Reform: Behavioral Health Care in Massachusetts

June 21, 2019

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation

This report and companion chart pack describe the current behavioral health care system for children, adolescents, and adults in Massachusetts and outlines a new vision for reform.

Testimony on Ghost Networks

May 7, 2019

Children’s Mental Health Campaign

MAMH testimony provided May 7, 2019 in support of legislation to increase consumer transparency about insurance provider networks.