The Division of Health Care Finance and Policy has published three reports on preventable hospitalization and provides ZIP Code-specific data for Massachusetts. Back to Top of Page Cost reports and other financial statements for hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies and community health centers are available for public review at our offices at Two Boylston Street in Boston. Appointments are encouraged. You may review the guidelines for requesting, reviewing and copying all of this agency's public records. Back to Top of Page Working closely with other government agencies and interested parties, the Division of Health Care Finance and Policy develops rate regulations for health care for public purchasers and assists public purchasers of health care in the development of pricing methodologies for contracted health care services.
Regulations are now available online.
In this section of the Library you will find information concerning reports currently available from the Division of Health Care Finance and Policy, including summaries of all reports . The agency's reports encompass a broad spectrum of the Massachusetts health care delivery system. You will be able to access many reports directly from this web site and also find instructions on how to obtain printed copies. The Uncompensated Care Pool provides access to health care for low income uninsured and underinsured residents of Massachusetts by paying for free care services provided by hospitals and community health centers. This area of the Division's Internet Office contains a complete description of the Uncompensated Care Pool, background information, and material on the surcharge payment process .