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
As artificial intelligence expands its presence within health care, UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester has partnered with a Virginia-based incubator to evaluate AI products to promote innovation and establish guidelines for AI deployment in patient care.
An owner of Stow Acres Country Club has been fined by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for violations of the state’s drinking water and groundwater discharge permit regulations.
Massachusetts had the highest overall performing health system in the country in 2023, excelling in metrics including childhood vaccines and infant mortality, but for older adults, the state’s healthcare industry lagged behind.Â
Three Central Massachusetts companies have split more than $2 million in tax incentives as part of a broader state initiative to create new life sciences industry jobs across the commonwealth.Â
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.
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.