The Massachusetts Health Policy Forum at Brandeis University is an independent, nonpartisan organization dedicated to improving health and the health care system in the Commonwealth by convening forums and presenting the highest quality research to legislators, stakeholders and the public.

Forums, Publications and News

Most Recent News: 22News, Nov 1, 2023

UMass Amherst hosted the latest Massachusetts Health Policy Forum Wednesday discussing the realities of youth mental health...

Most Recent Forum: Youth Mental Health Roadmap for Western Massachusetts

On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, the forum entitled “Youth Mental Health Roadmap for Western Massachusetts” was held at the UMass Amherst Campus Center.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts State House building, including its gold dome

Upcoming Forum: 2024 Student Forum

Monday, January 8 - Tuesday, January 9, 2024. This annual Student Forum is designed to give advanced graduate students in public health, medicine and health policy direct access to the workings of state government. 

Forum: Roadmap to Health Care Safety in Massachusetts

On April 26, 2023, the Massachusetts Health Policy Forum held an important forum at the Omni Parker House entitled “Roadmap to Health Care Safety for Massachusetts.”