The Massachusetts Hospitals Association (MHA) has asked the Massachusetts Legislature to direct MassHealth to use what it called a “more equitable system” for issuing penalties against hospitals for patient readmission rates.
The rising cost of health insurance is a major gripe for businesses today. And though cost growth in Massachusetts should slow through 2017 because of a new state law ties cost inflation to economic growth, the reality for many businesses is already stark.
The Daily Voice, a Connecticut-based network of news websites, is shutting down its 11 Central Massachusetts locations, according to several published reports.
As health care costs rise and employers connect the dots between employee health and productivity, more employers are turning to wellness programs to help boost their bottom line.
About two of every three employers will move away from a traditional “managed trend” approach to their employee health plans to one that will require employees to become more proactive with their health care planning, according to a survey.
Rory McIlroy, the number-one ranked golfer in the world, has signed on with Framingham-based Bose Corp. as a global brand ambassador, the company announced.
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, which opened an office in downtown Worcester 16 months ago, has launched an online tool to help patients research the cost of various procedures and services.