Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers

11/25/2025

"Maybe the outcome is forcing us to think differently of the health care system and invest in primary care in a way we haven't done," Mass League President & CEO Michael Curry told NBC10 Boston, regarding the challenges facing Massachusetts in 2026.

🎥Watch the full segment on state leaders’ priorities for the year ahead:

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, House Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka held a long meeting Monday to discuss priorities for the year ahead

11/24/2025

Don't miss these important deadlines for MA Health Connector open enrollment. December 23 will be here before you know it!

For more information, visit MAhealthconnector.org/updates

11/19/2025

You’re invited! Join the Mass League for a reception to honor the 60th Anniversary of Community Health Centers.

60 years ago, the nation’s first community health center opened in the basement of a Dorchester public housing project. The health center movement has since spread throughout the country, with over 1,500 centers offering accessible, comprehensive care to all who walk through their doors.

Let’s commemorate our success! Join us at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the US Senate on Thursday, December 11 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. You’ll learn from two inspiring panels focused on health center history, celebrate with today’s health center leaders and partners, and enjoy delicious refreshments. We hope to see you there!

RSVP by Thursday, December 4: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/60th-anniversary-of-community-health-centers-tickets-1974438476634

11/18/2025

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT! The Mass League’s Community Health Institute is BACK for 2026 and we hope you join us May 5-7.

The Mass League is looking for health center professionals, community partners, and vendors to submit abstracts to present during this annual gathering. Priority will be given to abstracts that address:

🏥Clinical Excellence & Innovation: The breakthrough strategies that are shaping the future of patient care in our health centers.

🔌Operational Transformation & Innovation: Examining the best practices that enhance efficiency and agility across health care delivery.

📈Financial Innovation & Sustainability: New models for financial performance and value-based care that provide greater insights and enable smarter spending.

💻Technology & Digital Transformation: Leveraging cutting-edge technology to modernize systems and improve care.

💼Workforce Innovation & Strategic Solutions: Addressing workforce challenges and building resilience.

👔Leadership, Governance & Strategic Transformation: Leading change through effective governance and vision.

Click on the link below to submit your abstract today! https://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/b7057d7d-1b24-477e-a144-c4b6c71c5a22

11/14/2025

We had a great day at the State House yesterday for our briefing about the impacts of federal health policies on community health centers and the legislative solutions to support access to care for our communities.

A major thank you to our host, Senator Paul Feeney as well as Representative Natalie Blais, Representative Lisa Field, Representative Brian Murray, and Senator Liz Miranda for coming out to show their support. We're also grateful for the terrific turn out from legislative staff who showed a real eagerness to learn more about the issues community health centers are facing.

Our all-star team of panelists, Cynthia Sierra, CEO of Manet Community Health Center , Steve Kerrigan, CEO of Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, and Brenda Rodriguez, CEO of Lynn Community Health Center spoke to how this is a critically important time for us to shore up vital health center revenue streams like the 340B program and reimbursement from commercial payors.

As Brenda Rodriguez noted, the financial challenges CHCs face put them in a very difficult position - "We are mandated to provide comprehensive services to all — yet increasingly constrained from doing so."

11/13/2025

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT! The Mass League’s Community Health Institute is BACK for 2026 and we hope you join us May 5-7.

The Mass League is looking for health center professionals, community partners, and vendors to submit abstracts to present during this annual gathering. Priority will be given to abstracts that address:

🏥Clinical Excellence & Innovation: The breakthrough strategies that are shaping the future of patient care in our health centers.

🔌Operational Transformation & Innovation: Examining the best practices that enhance efficiency and agility across health care delivery.

📈Financial Innovation & Sustainability: New models for financial performance and value-based care that provide greater insights and enable smarter spending.

💻Technology & Digital Transformation: Leveraging cutting-edge technology to modernize systems and improve care.

💼Workforce Innovation & Strategic Solutions: Addressing workforce challenges and building resilience.

👔Leadership, Governance & Strategic Transformation: Leading change through effective governance and vision.

Click on the link below to submit your abstract today!

11/13/2025

Tonight's the night! We're excited to celebrate our President and CEO, Michael Curry, Esq. and all of the amazing honorees at this evening's Boston Business Journal Power 50: Movement Makers celebration.

Community health centers are more than health care practices - they are part of a movement aimed at advancing justice and improving health outcomes by providing care and services that address the social determinants that make people sick.

In Massachusetts, we are lucky to have Michael Curry leading this movement. He is a dedicated champion for health equity, a relentless advocate for health center patients, and a constant source of support for health center leaders and staff.

Thank you, Michael, for all your work and congratulations on this recognition.

11/12/2025

HRSA Operational Site Visits (OSVs) are critical moments for health centers to demonstrate compliance with federal requirements and showcase the effectiveness of their systems.

Preparation is key - which is why we're pleased to be offering an engaging and interactive Health Center Compliance Academy session on Monday, December 8, that will demystify the OSV process, provide actionable strategies to ensure your organization is audit-ready, and identify opportunities to strengthen your compliance systems. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the key components assessed during an OSV, including governance, finance, clinical operations, and quality improvement.

Sign up now: https://my.massleague.org/Events/Calendar-Of-Events/Meeting-Home-Page?meetingid={A965F8FE-896C-F011-BEC2-000D3A5C4D47}

11/12/2025

Mass League President and CEO Michael Curry, Esq., share his thoughts after testifying during today's annual Cost Trends Hearing, hosted by the Massachusetts Health Policy Comission.

11/12/2025

Mass League President and CEO, Michael Curry, Esq., shares his thoughts on health care access in Massachusetts after testifying during today's Health Care Cost Trends hearing hosted by the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission.

11/07/2025

Thank you State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian for having Mass League President and CEO Michael Curry, Esq., on her Community Conversations talk show to discuss how federal policy changes are affecting community health centers and their patients.

Monday, November 2, 2025, Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian hosted a Community Conversation entitled Cutting Into Our Communities: The Impacts of Trump's...

11/07/2025

We're grateful to Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Secretary Kiame Mahaniah, Senator Jo Comerford , and State Representative Susannah Whipps for visiting Community Health Center of Franklin County, Inc. as part of their Public Health Excellence tour!

Community health centers like CHC Franklin County are vital parts of our public health infrastructure and critical for maintaining access to care and pharmaceutical services, especially in the rural parts of the state.

Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Kiame Mahaniah visited three western Massachusetts towns on Monday to see firsthand the Healey-Driscoll administration's investment in local and rural public health shared-service hubs through Public Health Excellence grants.