Health Care

The overwhelming majority of Bay Staters continue to have health insurance coverage, but a new survey highlights nagging challenges in accessing care and affordability woes exacerbated by high-deductible plans.

A promising type of cancer care that's largely been available only in Boston is coming to central Massachusetts.

On Tuesday, U.S. News released its 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care for uncomplicated pregnancy, with UMMC being the region’s only hospital to be named amongst the state’s top 10 facilities.

The layoffs come after the state announced in October it would transition back to Wellesley-based DentaQuest as its third-party administrator for dental services.

BluePearl Pet Hospital has opened in Framingham, after moving from a location in Waltham. BluePearl is now operating...

UMass Memorial Health is adding a new management position, as the Worcester-based hospital system is searching for its inaugural chief of medical management.

Less than one year after Denten Park became CEO of Saint Vincent Hospital, the Worcester facility is searching for his replacement, on top of its existing search for a new chief nursing officer.

Dr. Olivia Liao, president of the Massachusetts Medical Society, called abortion care "essential health care" and said the organization supports "efforts to increase local access for patients across the Commonwealth."

Students at five Central Massachusetts colleges and universities now have access to $25 million to support their behavioral health educations as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts enters into the second year of its Behavioral Health Workforce Scholarship Program.

The level of talent and commitment among the professionals in the Central Massachusetts business community is awe-inspiring.