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Mica Kanner-Mascolo

Mica Kanner-Mascolo covers health care and diversity, equity, and inclusion for the Worcester Business Journal. Her freelance writing has been featured in publications including FEMINIST, Byrdie, and Spare Change News. Mica is a graduate of The New School where she studied creative writing. An East Coast native, Mica currently resides in Central Massachusetts.

Covers: Health care and diversity, equity, and inclusion

Jay Leno helps Westborough nonprofit break fundraising record

Westborough-based nonprofit DetecTogether has raised an unprecedented amount of funding for its early cancer detection advocacy through the organization’s Sweet 16 Gala & Auction, headlined by comedian and TV host Jay Leno.

🔒A $250M gap in the safety net: Central Mass. hospitals fight for their financial lives as state’s Health Safety Net reaches historic deficit

The state’s HSN is operating at an estimated $250 million deficit for fiscal 2025, dumping the burden of payment directly onto the state’s health centers and hospitals.

WPI’s groundbreaking Business School dean steps down

After four years serving as dean of The Business School at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Debora Jackson has left the role.

Cutler Management selects long-term employee as second-ever president

After nearly four decades, Cutler Management in Worcester has a new president as the commercial real estate management company’s inaugural leader has stepped down.
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Franklin nursing facility owner cited $1.1M for unpaid wages

The owner of Alpha Healthcare, a Swansea-based skilled nursing facility with a location in Franklin, has been cited about $1.1 million for penalties and unpaid wages to hundreds of employees.

SALMON Health names former CVS corporate advisor as new CFO

SALMON Health and Retirement has selected Alessandro Vianello as the Milford senior care provider’s new CFO.

Following investigations, CEO departs from Hospital for Behavioral Medicine

After just over a year on the job, Evelyn Alsup, CEO of Hospital for Behavioral Medicine in Worcester, is no longer in the position.

Framingham State University museum receives largest donation in 50-year history

The museum at Framingham State University has received its largest-ever donation as the Danforth Art Museum and School has been gifted $4.66 million from a long-standing supporter.
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Mass. business confidence grew in May, rebounding from record-low U.S. economic outlook

After three months of steady decline, business confidence in Massachusetts began to recuperate in May, yet stayed in pessimistic territory for the fourth consecutive month.

Group halts $62M plan to buy Marlborough tech firm, following Nasdaq delisting

After the Nasdaq-delisted ConnectM failed to timely file regulatory financial reports, the group that had previously offered to buy the firm has put its acquisition offer on hold. 
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