Health Care

Nurse accuses UMass Memorial of gender discrimination

A spokesman for UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester said the hospital is planning a vigorous defense after a former nurse filed a grievance with the state.

Jewish Healthcare Center expanding with new Worcester building

Jewish Healthcare Center has bought a 5,600-square-foot building on Salisbury Street to expand its administrative offices.

Column: How insurance can help families facing addiction

Dr. Claire Levesque writes about how insurers are a crucial link for people who need treatment.

Column: Alleviating cancer treatment symptoms with cannabis

Dr. Karen Munkacy writes about her battle with cancer and how it inspired her to make medical marijuana available to patients.

Data propels better experiences in Mass. primary care

Providers are asking patients about healthcare quality, and it's starting to pay off.

Local doctors steer patients away from prescriptions

One local healthcare system is trying to stem opioid dependence and addiction through other pain relief options.

After Nasdaq woes, RXi pivots to promising cancer treatment field

The Marlborough company is bringing Nobel Prize-winner Craig Mello's work into a burgeoning field of cancer research.

Ice Bucket Challenge funds another UMass ALS breakthrough

A research collaborative co-led by a UMass Medical School professor has identified a new gene associated with the development of ALS.

Survey: Prior authorizations hurt patient outcomes

New survey results show most doctors believe prior-authorization required by insurance companies hurt clinical outcomes.

Ice Bucket Challenge funds another UMass ALS breakthrough

A collaborative led by UMass Medical School Professor John Landers have identified a new gene associated with the development of ALS.

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