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Steward's leases make hospitals 'less attractive' to buyers, Mass

WebThe Healey administration's top health care official said the property and leasing of Steward Health Care hospitals is complicating efforts to find a buyer. …

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A roadmap to better health for women On Point

WebBECKER: That executive order allocates $200 million to the National Institutes of Health to research women and health looking at topics such as menopause, …

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Healey on climate, her budget and the future of Steward Health

WebMassachusetts Gov. Maura Healey joins Radio Boston to talk about Earth week and her agenda on climate, her budget proposal, and what she's hearing from health …

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How do we know whether we're healthy

WebA slew of new health tests could become routine for check-ups in the future, including those examining the biome, the immune system, chronological versus body …

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The ethical dilemma of involuntary mental health treatment

WebApril 17, 2024. Jonathan Chang. Deborah Becker. (SolStock/Getty) Several states have changed their policies in recent years to make involuntary commitment easier for people …

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'Increasingly urgent': Mass. ratchets up preparation for

WebPublic officials and health care leaders are concerned that any potential closures could overwhelm the state’s already stressed health care system. A letter …

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Smarter health: How AI is transforming health care On Point

WebIn 2021, health care costs in this country topped $4.3 trillion, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Five years from now, that number will …

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The pandemic has led to a surge in mental health need in Mass

WebThe coronavirus pandemic has profoundly affected the mental health of Massachusetts residents, especially young adults of color, according to a new survey …

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Norfolk County Sheriff opens center to help people build stable

WebThe HOPE Center, the name of which stands for "healing, opportunity, purpose and engagement," will provide support services including substance use treatment, …

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88,000 people dropped from MassHealth in October WBUR News

WebNovember 29, 2023. Chris Lisinski, State House News Service. About 88,000 more people lost MassHealth coverage in October, the largest monthly decline yet in the year-long …

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Feds award $5 million to restore wetlands at 2 defunct Cape Cod …

WebMassachusetts won $5 million in federal grant funding to transform retired Cranberry Bogs into resilient coastal wetlands. The two coastal habitat restoration …

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How can parents help kids with mental health

WebThe rate of kids dealing with serious mental health issues has been on the rise since the pandemic. But if parents want to help their kids, research suggests they should …

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Health care in the US is too expensive. There are 3 ways to fix it

WebCommentary. Health care in the US is too expensive. There are 3 ways to fix it. January 03, 2024. Rich Barlow. "The truth is that built-in budget-busters riddle health …

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Mass. leaders scramble to plan for potential Steward hospital

WebJanuary 25, 2024. Deborah Becker. Priyanka Dayal McCluskey. Health care leaders and public officials are becoming increasingly concerned about the potential failure of …

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It's an overdose crisis, not just an opioid crisis: takeaways from

WebMassachusetts, like many states, reports overdose deaths as an opioid crisis. But many people working to save lives say that’s no longer accurate or useful. To them, …

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How Steward Health Care went from hospital savior to the

WebIn 2010, a group of hospitals controlled by the Archdiocese of Boston was struggling. Public officials, health care leaders and community members worried about …

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U.S. birth rate hits record low Here & Now

WebU.S. birth rate hits record low. April 26, 2024. Americans are having children at a historically low rate, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and …

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Mass.’s health insurance for undocumented immigrants provides

WebIt may seem counterintuitive, writes Sarah Brown, but providing insurance options for undocumented people would save money and improve the patient experience …

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How private equity is changing American health care On Point

WebThere is an estimate of 11% of nursing homes are owned by private equity. That is probably a low number because nursing home ownership records are extremely …

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A timeline of Steward Health Care, from founding to financial peril …

WebSteward Health Care, the for-profit company that owns nine Massachusetts hospitals, is in severe financial distress.. Public officials and health care leaders are …

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The Last Bill JFK Signed — And The Mental Health Work Still …

WebOn Oct. 31, 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed a bill meant to free many thousands of Americans with mental illnesses from life in institutions. It envisioned …

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Should the U.S. ban menthol cigarettes

WebPacks of menthol cigarettes are displayed for sale in a smoke shop on April 28, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) More than 80% of Black …

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In distress, Steward proposes sale of doctors group to Optum

WebThe deal, which will be reviewed by state regulators, is part of Steward's plan to climb out of a financial hole that has shaken the Massachusetts health care industry. …

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Guard scales back machine gun range plan on Joint Base Cape …

WebThe Massachusetts Army National Guard has scaled back its proposal for a controversial machine gun range on Joint Base Cape Cod. But officials with the …

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Puerto Rico's crumbling health care system contributes to high

WebPuerto Rico’s death rate last year surpassed that of any year in the past two decades, including when Hurricane Maria destroyed parts of the island in 2017.

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