Massachusetts healthcare news

Trump Signs Executive Order to Lower Prescription Drug Prices

News Summary President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to significantly reduce prescription drug prices in the U.S. by…

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Proposed $880 Billion Medicaid Cuts Spark Controversy in Massachusetts

News Summary House Republicans have proposed significant cuts to Medicaid, aiming to reduce funding by at least $880 billion to…

1 month ago

Affordable Health Insurance Options for Small Businesses in Massachusetts

News Summary Small businesses in Massachusetts with 50 employees or fewer can access affordable health insurance through the Health Connector…

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DOJ Files Legal Complaint Against Major Health Insurers

News Summary The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a legal complaint against major health insurers, including Aetna and Humana,…

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Massachusetts Medical Cannabis Market Faces Significant Decline

News Summary The medical cannabis market in Massachusetts is experiencing a notable decline due to strict regulations and safety concerns.…

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Massachusetts Ranks Ninth Best State in U.S. News Report

News Summary Massachusetts has improved its ranking to the ninth best state in the U.S. News & World Report for…

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Sheba Medical Center Launches Healthcare Startup Accelerator in Massachusetts

News Summary Sheba Medical Center, the largest hospital in the Middle East, is set to open a startup accelerator in…

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Massachusetts Hospitals Receive Low Patient Safety Grades

News Summary Sixteen hospitals in Massachusetts, including St. Vincent Hospital and UMass Memorial campuses, received low safety grades from The…

1 month ago

Baystate Health Cuts 43 Jobs Amid Financial Struggles

News Summary Baystate Health, the largest health system in Western Massachusetts, has laid off 43 employees as part of its…

2 months ago

Massachusetts Nonprofit Hospitals Under Fire for Financial Aid Failures

News Summary An investigation reveals that Massachusetts nonprofit hospitals are falling short on financial assistance obligations, leaving many patients grappling…

2 months ago