In response to Governor Charlie Baker's proposed CARE Act, Andrew Dreyfus, President & CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, released the following statement: "We applaud Governor Baker for this important legislation and his dedication to combatting the opioid epidemic. We are particularly supportive of the immediate investment of $30 million annually form the state's 1115 Medicaid waiver to meet the needs of individuals with substance use or co-occurring disorders. These funds will help with patient treatment throughout the system. Similarly, we applaud the Governor's focus on expanding access to treatment beds." ... |