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Mental health treatment research firm opens Worcester location
January 9, 2025As mental health disorders continue to be a mounting issue both state and nationwide, a new research company working to advance clinical trials for behavioral health indications has opened its doors in Worcester.
January 9, 2025
Healey signs healthcare oversight bill in wake of Nashoba Valley closure
January 8, 2025The bill intends to protect Massachusetts from another crisis like the Steward Health Care bankruptcy saga, which led to the closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer.
January 8, 2025
Boston Scientific to acquire California blood flow treatment manufacturer for up to $664M
January 8, 2025Marlborough-based Boston Scientific has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire California-based medical equipment manufacturer Bolt Medical.
January 8, 2025
Allurion appoints former life sciences interim CEO to expanding board of directors
January 7, 2025Weight-loss tech company Allurion Technologies has expanded its board of directors, appointing Jason Richey on Dec. 30 as the Natick publicly traded company’s ninth member.
January 7, 2025
Hologic completes $350M acquisition of California women’s health device manufacturer
January 7, 2025Marlborough-based medical device manufacturer Hologic has closed its acquisition of Gynesonics.
January 7, 2025
As Central Mass. hospitals struggled, audit claims state watchdog agency failed to sufficiently monitor deteriorating situations
January 6, 2025The state auditor found a key industry watchdog was not properly holding the hospitals to account, which are claims the watchdog agency disputes.
January 6, 2025
Family Health Center of Worcester names inaugural chief workforce officer
January 3, 2025As healthcare providers continue to walk off the job post-COVID, the Family Health Center of Worcester has created the community health center’s first-ever chief workforce officer position, naming attorney Leon Wilkerson to the C-suite role.
January 3, 2025-
Following Nashoba Valley closure and much debate, hospital oversight bill sent to Gov. Healey
January 2, 2025Lawmakers rushed a hospital oversight bill to Gov. Maura Healey on Monday, agreeing on policy responses to the Steward Health Care crisis that aim to better regulate private equity firms and stiffen penalties for entities that fail to submit
January 2, 2025 
Sixth round of MNA complaints levied against Saint Vincent claim understaffing played a role in two patient deaths
Updated: December 30, 2024The MNA has filed a sixth round of complaints to state and federal regulators regarding Saint Vincent Hospital.
Updated: December 30, 2024
State health care bill set for vote this week
December 30, 2024Rep. John Lawn of Watertown and Sen. Cindy Friedman of Arlington said the bills represent the Legislature's response to the ongoing fallout from the collapse of Steward Health Care and the ever-increasing health care costs consumers face.
December 30, 2024
Bill to expand access to overdose reversal drugs signed by Gov. Healey
December 24, 2024Gov. Maura Healey has signed the addiction and substance use disorder bill that expands access to overdose reversal drugs, establishes licensure for recovery coaches, and limits legal liability for drug users and harm reduction workers who use drug-
December 24, 2024
CHIA: Mass. adult hospital readmissions held steady in 2023 but differed greatly by patient characteristics
December 24, 2024Adult hospital readmission rates in Central Massachusetts came in just below the state’s average in 2023.
December 24, 2024
Waiting for a recovery: The slowdown in the once-promising life sciences industry is hurting developments across Central Mass.
Updated: December 23, 2024There have been some bright spots, but vacancies and empty pad sites remain.
Updated: December 23, 2024
Results: How did WBJ do with 2024's bold predictions?
Updated: December 23, 2024In December 2023, the WBJ Editorial staff made 10 bold predictions for news events to happen in Central Massachusetts throughout the year. Turns out, we missed the mark on all but two.
Updated: December 23, 2024
WBJ's 10 bold predictions for 2025
Updated: December 23, 2024Every December for this Economic Forecast special edition, the journalists in the WBJ newsroom forecast 10 possible news events for the coming year, based on their expertise and the trends in the Central Massachusetts business community.
Updated: December 23, 2024
Previous UMass Memorial Health leader comes out of retirement to join Manatt law firm
December 20, 2024Eight months after Doug Brown retired from his Worcester-based roles as president of UMass Memorial Community Hospitals and chief administrative officer at UMass Memorial Health, the seasoned healthcare executive has joined California-based law firm
December 20, 2024
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