Health Reform Matters: Issue 2
June 2009
As key congressional committees prepare within a matter of days to begin unveiling legislation to overhaul the American health care system, Ropes & Gray releases its second issue of Health Reform Matters, our quarterly newsletter on the policy, politics and process of health reform. This issue includes articles exploring recent Washington developments in depth, along with a feature article examining Massachusetts’ experience with health reform and an interview with Christina Severin, President, and Leanne Berge, Vice President, Strategic Planning and Business Development, of Network Health in Massachusetts. Network Health has enrolled a substantial number of the newly insured in Massachusetts, and is part of the Cambridge Health Alliance, a safety net health system that has experienced funding difficulties under reform. Ms. Severin and Ms. Berge offer insight into some of the lessons Massachusetts has to offer, for plans, providers and employers.
In this and future issues, Health Reform Matters will offer analyses of key aspects of health reform, including tracking legislative and political developments, examining the impact of key policy issues, and closely monitoring the implementation of reforms. Through cross-office and cross-department collaboration, we will continue to leverage Ropes & Gray’s extensive experience and knowledge in health care and related practice areas. For more immediate updates on health reform developments, Ropes & Gray also regularly issues Health Reform Matters Alerts. Our continuously updated Health Reform Resource Center provides a compendium of our newsletters and alerts, along with major policy proposals, legislation, analyses and other key documents in the reform debate.
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