Health Care

A U.S. District Court judge has dismissed a wrongful-practices lawsuit against Shields Health Solutions by its former president.

Gov. Charlie Baker was alarmed by proposed cuts in President Donald Trump's budget, including an "alarming" reduction in federal research spending that he cast as an immediate concern for Massachusetts.

An organization representing health care plans responded to proposed regulations on how the state deals with health care providers and payers who deemed to have "excessive" cost increases.

Clark University in Worcester is starting a new health science master's program this fall, thanks in part to a $500,000 grant.

GE Healthcare has bought a fetal-monitoring device company as it looks to expand in the maternal and infant care business.

Close to two dozen groups are backing Gov. Charlie Baker's plan to levy fees against employers who don't meet propose health insurance requirements.

The Massachusetts Medical Society has formally opposed the American Health Care Act, the bill put forth by House Republicans to replace the Affordable Care Act.

Anna Maria College in Paxton is accepting applications for its new master of social work program for the fall.

Members of the Worcester District Medical Society have named Dr. Sara Shields the 2017 Community Clinician of the Year.

The city of Worcester is behind by $861 million on what it owes retired city workers and is slated to owe current employees for health care and other benefits, according to a new report.