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Recently, the healthcare consulting division of Edelstein had a meeting with key stakeholders, including Secretary of Health and Human Services Kate Walsh, Shane Blundell, Director of Legislative Affairs, and Zhao Zhang, Deputy Medicaid Director. The purpose of the meeting was to engage in a comprehensive discussion pertaining to MassHealth budgets and the allocation of funds for ambulatory patient care within the Commonwealth.

During these deliberations, our representatives passionately advocated for our clients’ interests. The focal points of the discourse encompassed future budget planning and the imperative need to enhance reimbursement rates for critical healthcare services, specifically in the domains of urgent care, primary care, and outpatient specialty services.

We articulated a compelling case underscoring the indispensable role played by our private physician groups and urgent care clinics. This perspective was framed within the context of serving the extensive membership of over 2.3 million MassHealth beneficiaries. The emphasis throughout was on the pivotal contribution these entities make in ensuring comprehensive access to healthcare across the entire continuum of care for our constituents.

This strategic engagement marks a pivotal advancement in acknowledging the vital healthcare services our clients deliver to the most vulnerable patients and underserved communities throughout the state. It represents a noteworthy step forward in fostering a healthcare landscape that is responsive to the needs of our diverse population.

To learn more about Edelstein’s Healthcare Consulting services, contact Joanna Lambert at jlambert@edelsteincpa.com.