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The biggest news of 2023 for seven key Central Mass. industries

As 2023 comes to a close, it’s time to look back at some of the major business stories that impacted key industries.
Health Care

UMass Memorial Medical Center to reinstate caregiver mask mandate

UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester is reinstating its caregiver mask mandate for at least one month amid increasing rates of respiratory illness across Massachusetts.
Government & Politics

UMass Chan granted $4M to study asthma medication adherence

Researchers at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester are studying the role school nurses play in helping with daily medication adherence among children with asthma.
Economy

Worcester area unemployment rate increases slightly, region still on track for 2023 job growth

The total number of unemployed workers in the Greater Worcester metropolitan area rose slightly in November.
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Health Care

Fallon Health branding coming to One Mercantile building

The Worcester-based health insurance company has announced that its name and logo will soon be added to the building’s facade.
Life Sciences

🔒Life sciences 2024 economic forecast: Booms and busts

The state’s buzziest industry slowed down this year, although some sectors will do better than others next year.
Agriculture

🔒Cannabis 2024 economic forecast: Businesses to struggle

Chaos would probably be a fitting description for the cannabis industry in general during 2023 and don’t expect that chaos to dissipate in 2024.
Diversity & Inclusion

🔒Diversity, equity, & inclusion 2024 economic forecast: Time to recommit

Progress is being made by those who never wavered, but the commitment overall is fading.
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Diversity & Inclusion

🔒Higher education 2024 economic forecast: Admissions issues will grow

The reversal of affirmative action, along with the ongoing drop in enrollment, will create additional challenges in 2024.
Health Care

🔒Healthcare 2024 economic forecast: More challenges await

Financial strains and the need to curb services will impact the industry’s operations for the foreseeable future.
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