Affordability Benchmark Urged to Tackle Rising Massachusetts Health Care Costs
Boston, Massachusetts is known for its prestigious medical institutions; however, access to affordable healthcare in the state is becoming increasingly challenging. Despite efforts to control the overall cost of care, consumers are not always seeing the benefits of these savings. The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission and the state Legislature are working to establish an affordability benchmark to track how much consumers are spending on healthcare. This measure aims to hold the healthcare system accountable for …