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The state of Massachusetts is falling behind on Alzheimer’s and dementia preparedness at the very moment that the prevalence of disease, toll on caregivers, and attacks by the Trump administration on health care and services are accelerating.
In 2018, Massachusetts passed an omnibus law that set a national standard, establishing a statewide plan and advisory council to respond to the needs of constituents living with Alzheimer’s and related dementia. But since, we haven’t passed much to make...

Medicaid has long covered care expenses received 90 days before enrollment, recognizing that illness (and medical expenses) are not bound by the program’s deadline requirements. A recent federal policy change quietly shortened that retroactive coverage...

What does it really mean for a state to be “dementia-friendly”?
Over seven million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease and countless others suffer from other forms of dementia and cognitive impairment. As the prevalence of dementia and related diseases continues to rise, how we define dementia...

Policymakers and advocates often promote drug price transparency to lower costs and improve equity. While transparency is an important first step toward accountability and informed public budgeting, it does not guarantee affordable prices or fair access...