Massachusetts healthcare news

Billerica’s Medical Device Scandal Shakes Trust in Health Testing

News Summary The recent guilty pleas of three former executives from Magellan Diagnostics have raised major concerns over faulty lead-testing…

3 weeks ago

CVS Health Shuts Down Accountable Care Business in Wellesley, Job Losses Expected

News Summary CVS Health has announced the closure of its accountable care business in Wellesley, Massachusetts, leading to the layoff…

4 weeks ago

Rising Long-Term Care Costs in Massachusetts: A Closer Look

News Summary Long-term care costs in Massachusetts are surging, far exceeding national averages. The latest survey shows significant increases for…

1 month ago

Layoffs Loom for CVS Health Employees in Wellesley

News Summary CVS Health is set to lay off 183 employees from its Wellesley office by May 3, according to…

1 month ago

Massachusetts Health Insurer Reports Historic Losses

News Summary Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has revealed an unprecedented operating loss of $400.4 million for 2024. This…

1 month ago

New Vascular + Vein Center Opens in Lowell, MA

News Summary The Tufts Medicine Vascular + Vein Center has officially opened in Lowell, MA, providing comprehensive vascular care to…

1 month ago

Massachusetts Faces Nursing Shortage: A Crisis with Economic Ripple Effects

News Summary Massachusetts is experiencing a significant nursing shortage with over 5,000 RN positions vacant in hospitals. The crisis has…

1 month ago

Massachusetts Files Complaint Against Nursing Facilities for Fraud

News Summary The United States Attorney’s Office and Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office have filed a complaint against 19 skilled nursing…

1 month ago

Governor Pauses Hospital Closure Plans Amid Community Concerns

News Summary Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has decided to pause her proposed closures of Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children and…

1 month ago