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Benefits of ReWalk exoskeleton demonstrated in new study

A study on the benefits of the ReWalk Robotics exoskeleton found significant improvements in the quality of life for an individual with spinal cord injury using the system.

Medical jobs prominent in 2016 best jobs rankings

Health care positions held down nine of the ten top jobs in the country in the U.S. News & World Report 2016 Best Jobs list.

Ban on cell phones while driving in Mass. moves forward

Following up on a 2010 law that critics say has been ineffective, the Massachusetts Senate on Thursday approved a ban on the use of hand-held cell phones and other electronic devices while driving.

Health policy commission outlines cost control recommendations

In an effort to combat rising health care spending in Massachusetts, the Health Policy Commission on Wednesday called on the state to take a series of actions including implementing consumer protections and easing practice restrictions for certain nurses.
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Incorporations

These Central Massachusetts businesses incorporated with the Massachusetts Secretary of State from Nov. 1-13. Listed are corporate...

Investing in millennials is an investment in Worcester

Anyone even remotely involved in the Worcester business community knows that there is a laser-focus on revitalizing...

House dems hold line on seven-day RX limits

House Democrats put up a unified front on Wednesday against Republican-led efforts to reinsert into a major opioid abuse prevention bill controversial measures backed by Gov. Charlie Baker to limit opioid prescription sizes and allow hospitals to hold overdose patients involuntarily.

Private service providers seek inclusion in GIC

Decrying the rising costs of health insurance, human service providers with state contracts continued their push Tuesday...
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Doctors open to seven-day opioid limit in House bill

The House's move to counter Gov. Charlie Baker's proposal to limit the supply of opioids that can be prescribed to first-time patients succeeded in rallying a key interest group to its side, but doctors who value their medical discretion may seek to have prescribing limits sunset after a test of their effectiveness.

Insurers say ACA, prescriptions driving cost increases

As health insurers sat before state officials Monday to explain the math behind their rate increases, several pointed to an Affordable Care Act program and pharmaceutical spending -- including six-figure price tags for annual supplies of some specialty drugs -- as major cost drivers.
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