Massachusetts agrees to higher insurance plan deductibles starting in 2026
Regulators approved higher deductible limits for health plans in 2026, but stressed reforms are needed to tackle affordability concerns and ensure Bay Staters don't end up "self-rationing" care.
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Massachusetts has a primary care problem. The cure requires deep, systemic change.
The healthcare system prioritizes expensive, complex procedures and treatment instead of preventative care that keeps us healthy. -
Women in Biotech: How the industry can be more welcoming to women
Biotech has a big footprint in Massachusetts, and according to a 2023 report, women make up less than 6% of leadership roles in the industry. We asked some women who are in those positions on how biotech can be more welcoming. -
State public health official warns about rise in seasonal illnesses
"This is about the time of year when we would expect to see an increase in COVID, flu, RSV, and also norovirus," said Robbie Goldstein, commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. -
New report shows breast and prostate cancer lead Mass. cases
A new report from the American Cancer Society shows that cancer mortality rates continue to decline, but diagnoses are on the rise. -
Need health insurance for 2025? You’ve got 10 days.
Massachusetts residents who don’t have health or dental insurance have until Jan. 23 to sign up for the state Health Connector program. -
Advocates cheer new credit reporting rule, but want more action on medical debt
One in eight or 12.8% of Massachusetts residents reported that their family had medical debt in a 2023 report by the Center for Health Information and Analysis. -
With virus cases surging, Boston hospitals adopt more strict masking policies
Hospitals are once again requiring healthcare staff to wear masks when interacting with patients, and are encouraging patients to mask, as well. -
How removing unpaid medical bills from credit reports could help consumers
The rule is set to take effect in about 60 days, though its fate under the incoming Trump administration is unclear. -
Women in Biotech: Why women in leadership make a difference
"Female leaders bring a different perspective all along the way," one CEO said. -
How do GLP-1 drugs work for weight loss?
Dr. Mehmet Furkan Burak said people who have lost weight and then gained it again can feel guilt or shame and blame themselves for it.
