Massachusetts Healthcare

Massachusetts Faces Rising Healthcare Costs: Affordability Challenges

News Summary Massachusetts is grappling with a significant rise in healthcare costs, experiencing an 8.6% increase in 2023, totaling $78.1…

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Massachusetts Lawmakers Introduce the Bettor Health Act

News Summary Massachusetts lawmakers are proposing the Bettor Health Act to regulate the state's booming sports gambling industry. The act…

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Boston Celebrates Nine Local Billionaires in Forbes List

News Summary Boston, Massachusetts is making headlines as nine local billionaires have earned spots in Forbes' 2025 World’s Billionaires list.…

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Walgreens Settles Overbilling Claims for $2.8 Million

News Summary Walgreens has agreed to pay $2.8 million to settle allegations of overbilling related to Medicaid programs in Massachusetts…

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Massachusetts Health Policy Commission Unveils New Guidance

News Summary The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) has announced significant updates aimed at improving health care transaction oversight. With…

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Massachusetts Must Repay $2.1 Billion to Federal Government

News Summary Massachusetts faces a daunting $2.1 billion repayment to the federal government due to errors in the allocation of…

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Local Man Sentenced for Cosmetic Fraud in Dracut

News Summary Nick Ashtar-Zadeh, a 23-year-old from Dracut, has been sentenced to six months in prison for running a fraudulent…

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Boston’s Biotech Sector Faces Uncertainty Amid Changes

News Summary Boston's biotech industry is grappling with mixed signals in early 2025 as hopes of recovery collide with economic…

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Boston Enacts Physician Pathway Act to Address Doctor Shortage

News Summary Massachusetts has enacted the Physician Pathway Act to confront its severe primary care doctor shortage. The new law…

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