Mica Kanner-Mascolo

mkannermascolo@wbjournal.com

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

Economy

Mass. unemployment ticked upward in October

While unemployment in Massachusetts was back on the rise in October, the statewide rate remained lower than the nation’s for the second month in a row.

Banking & Finance

Boston Scientific completes $3.7B purchase of California bowel dysfunction company

Boston Scientific, a Marlborough medical device manufacturer, has officially closed its acquisition of Axonics Inc. after entering into a purchase agreement in January.

Government & Politics

DPH launches investigation into the Hospital for Behavioral Medicine

The Hospital for Behavioral Medicine in Worcester is under investigation by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, marking the Department’s fourth investigation into a Central Massachusetts hospital in fewer than three months.

Banking & Finance

Assumption University names former WPI controller as new chief financial officer

Assumption University in Worcester has appointed E. Jane Clapp as its new vice president for finance and administration and chief financial officer.

Health Care

Spectrum Health Systems opening new outpatient center to increase access to opioid use disorder treatment

Worcester-based Spectrum Health Systems, one of the largest human services nonprofits in Central Massachusetts, will open a new outpatient treatment facility in the city come Monday.

Banking & Finance

Mass. launches tax incentive for businesses hiring National Guard members

Massachusetts businesses hiring members of the National Guard will now receive a $2,000 tax credit as part of the state’s initiative to expand economic opportunities for those serving in the military.

Economy

Thrive Support & Advocacy names three new board members

Thrive Support & Advocacy, a Marlborough-based nonprofit offering human services to individuals with developmental disabilities, has bolstered its board of directors with three new members, electing Amy Reardon Doherty, Mary Ellen Duggan, and Stephen Maintanis to two-year terms.

Economy