Health Care

The Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association filed legislation to address the problem of workplace violence, while the Massachusetts Nurses Association proposed a law with more teeth

Weighing potential impacts on hospitals in their districts, senators have been privately discussing financial challenges roiling the Steward Health Care system, according to one South Boston lawmaker.

The legislation (H 4172), which Healey dubbed the HERO Act, calls for 17 different spending and policy changes with a combined goal of expanding benefits, modernizing services, and ensuring that veterans of all backgrounds are included and represented.

Sen. Cindy Friedman, Senate co-chair of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, acknowledged that lawmakers always need to pick their battles when asked about the Legislature's ability to tackle health care disparities alongside other crises, including financial challenges at Steward Health Care that could lead to more facility closures across Massachusetts.

The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts awarded four grants totaling $1 million to area nonprofits in order to improve child mental health, access for children to affordable health care, food delivery for people in need, and child care businesses.

Following the planned retirement of President and CEO Richard Burke, Worcester insurer Fallon Health on Monday named Manny Lopes as its next leader. 

Acton medical device manufacturer Insulet has made a number of changes to its board, including the retirement of its former leader.

In a post-COVID world, the demand for these services is higher than ever, yet animal nonprofits are reporting financial crises as flattening donations are failing to cover expenses.

Katallage Wellness Center, a new holistic health business in Shirley, has received $50,000 in loan financing from...

The founder of Framingham-based healthcare commercial intelligence firm Definitive Healthcare is back at the helm of the company on an interim basis, following the resignation of CEO and board member Robert Musslewhite.