MASSACHUSETTS HEALTH CARE MODEL                          

This health care model is designed to increase the quality of care and dramatically reduce costs.

One of the side effects of this model is it increases the number of jobs in rural areas of a state.

HEALTH PLAN OPTION  

Total cost each individual or employee: $143 monthly and includes:

1. Hospitalization                                                 

2. Prescription Drug Coverage    

3. Doctors Visits                                                       

4. Physical Therapy                                             

5. Chiropractic                                                              

6. Acupuncture                                                            

7. Mental Health Services                            

8. Dental Cleanings (2 yearly)

IMPLEMENTATION

State population: 7,001,399      

The ideal number of participants needed to get started is 53,781. There is flexibility based on starting location.

Target starting location: Ayer, Massachusetts

Number of health care providers need to implement: 265

Maximum number of unique health plan areas: 128

      Implementation details