Health Care

UMass hires McEvoy as first VP of corporate relations

Kate McEvoy, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care's former regional vice president, has been named the first ever vice president of corporate relations at UMass Memorial Health Care.

Drug companies face scrutiny from lawmakers looking to lower cost

Legislators have pressed pharmaceutical industry representatives to identify ways drug manufacturers can help bring more transparency to their pricing and lower costs for consumers.

As Central Mass. becomes more racially diverse, the population’s health needs shift

As the population in and around Worcester has diversified, health care has changed with it, for both genetic conditions and cultural differences.

UMass Memorial wins $200K for opioid telemedicine device

A plan to evaluate opioid overdose patients using technology known as telemedicine has received an annual prize and funding from the UMass Memorial Medical Group.

New perspective: Brady takes over at Family Health Center

Lou Brady took as president and CEO of Family Health Center of Worcester on April, replacing Frances Anthes, who helmed public service agency for 22 years.

Harrington, Heywood to join $3B community hospital alliance

Harrington HealthCare in Southbridge and Heywood Healthcare in Gardner will join the Massachusetts Value Alliance.

Worcester girls addiction treatment center closes

Highland Grace House, a Worcester substance abuse treatment center for adolescent girls, has closed.

Industry says 35 nursing homes at risk of closure in 2019

In recent months, 20 facilities have shuttered, and another 35 could do so by the end of the year if lawmakers do not act to close a $360 million annual funding gap, according a new report.

Harrington opens Webster health clinic

Harrington HealthCare System has opened a physical and occupational therapy clinic in Webster that allows it to expand the busy unit.

Slow job growth, retirements chill biz confidence

Confidence levels among Massachusetts employers dipped in March, but remained firmly in positive territory.

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