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Gov. Healey's proposed $1B life sciences reauthorization has Central Mass. leaders thinking big
Updated: April 15, 2024For the burgeoning life sciences hub that is Central Massachusetts, Governor Maura Healey’s $3.5-billion Mass Leads Act economic development proposal looks to add fuel to fires.
Updated: April 15, 2024
UMass Chan to open AI assurance lab to validate use of the technology in health care
April 12, 2024On Wednesday, UMass Chan announced the creation of the university’s Health AI Assurance Laboratory: a lab designed to evaluate processes and impacts of health AI technology to advance efforts for more accountable, unbiased, and efficacious patient
April 12, 2024
Saint Vincent faces formal complaint from National Labor Relations Board
April 11, 2024The National Labor Relations Board has issued a formal complaint against Saint Vincent Hospital citing a number of nurses’ union rights violations perpetrated by the hospital.
April 11, 2024
To address physician shortage, Blue Cross to reimburse small Mass. primary care providers $20M
April 9, 2024Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts will provide up to $20 million in total reimbursements to small, independent primary care practices across Massachusetts, as it seeks to reduce patient waiting times.
April 9, 2024
New law could ease physician assistant labor gap should Steward Health Care exodus take effect
April 5, 2024Dressed in white lab coats, nearly 200 physician assistant students and providers on Thursday pitched their potential to help solve a health care workforce shortage that could worsen given the challenges facing Massachusetts hospitals owned by
April 5, 2024
Worcester’s Latin American Health Alliance to split $3M for substance-use work
April 5, 2024Worcester nonprofit Latin American Health Alliance is one of 20 BIPOC-led organizations receiving $2.9 million in grants from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to help fund efforts to address substance use in their communities
April 5, 2024
Unions join effort to establish overdose prevention centers
April 5, 2024"Every overdose death is preventable, and overdose prevention centers are a commonsense, evidence-based tool we can use to save those who are struggling," 1199SEIU Executive Vice President Tim Foley said.
April 5, 2024
Worcester biomedical firm raises $3M for development of pelvic treatments
April 4, 2024Juniper Biomedical has raised $3 million in capital from a seed funding round, as well as the National Institutes of Health, to support its advancements in neuromodulation technology.
April 4, 2024
UMass Chan awarded $11.6M grant for new psychiatric nurse fellowship
April 3, 2024Umass Chan Medical School’s Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing has been awarded a four-year $11.6-million grant by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services to help finance the university’s new psychiatric mental health
April 3, 2024
Four Worcester healthcare providers indicted for alleged Medicaid fraud scheme
April 2, 2024Four Worcester individuals have been indicted for their alleged involvement in a local personal care attendant and home health Medicaid fraud scheme, according to a Monday announcement from the Office of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy
April 2, 2024
Manufacturing awards: Wilson-Thomas promotes continuous improvement, and welcoming policies for women
Updated: April 1, 2024Since she began working in manufacturing, Wilson-Thomas said, she’s gotten used to frequently being the only woman in a room. Today, she supports others in a similar position as secretary of the Massachusetts chapter of the Women in Manufacturing
Updated: April 1, 2024
Movers & Shakers for April 1, 2024
Updated: April 1, 2024Central Massachusetts professionals are getting hired and promoted at Workers Credit Union, Spectrum Health Systems, Fidelity Bank, and Fallon Health
Updated: April 1, 2024
Senate agrees to new protections on debt collection
March 29, 2024The Senate on Thursday passed a "compromise" version of legislation affecting debt collection practices in Massachusetts, and according to its sponsor, the bill has a shot at final passage thanks to industry representatives collaborating on the
March 29, 2024
DPH offering $10M in grants to improve maternal health and morbidity
March 29, 2024State public health officials intend to award $10 million in grants for maternal and reproductive health care initiatives, as the Healey administration looks to combat the worsening rate of severe maternal morbidity that's disproportionately
March 29, 2024
New Worcester behavioral health clinic aims to make mental health care more accessible
March 28, 2024Guidelight Health, a new behavioral health treatment center, will be accepting patients at its very first location on Lincoln Street in Worcester come May 1.
March 28, 2024
Elected officials cite antitrust concerns over Steward-Optum Deal
March 28, 2024Steward, a for-profit, private equity-backed system that operates several hospitals in Massachusetts, has become one of the biggest boogeymen for policymakers since its financial woes burst into public view in January.
March 28, 2024
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