State officials are stepping up preparations for what would happen if Steward Health Care were to cut back services or close hospitals in Eastern Massachusetts, convening five regional meetings with…
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Local health care experts and advocates have mixed reactions to news that financially struggling Steward Health Care has made a deal to sell its doctor network to OptumCare, a subsidiary of the…
For Immediate Release: February 28, 2024 Media Contact: Laura Giordano lgiordano@melwoodglobal.com 774-214-6410 Press Release Atrius Health Equity Foundation Announces Initiative to Eliminate Nearly $500 Million in Medical Debt in Eastern…
The Atrius Health Equity Foundation has set a goal to clear $500 million in medical debt for Massachusetts residents in the next five years. The foundation was formed following the…
Health Care For All (HCFA) takes pride in its commitment to health care equity, affordability and accessibility. For this reason, the organization wants to highlight a recent decision made by…
Do prescription drug prices ever come down? A new government report says yes. In fact, nearly 1,600 drug products dropped in price between 2022 and 2023, according to the federal…
For Immediate Release: January 16, 2024 Media Contact: Laura Giordano (774) 214 6410 lgiordano@melwoodglobal.com MEDIA ADVISORY: Attorney General Campbell, Legislative Leaders, and Advocacy Organizations to Discuss the Need for Health…
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JAN. 18, 2024…..Warning undocumented children cannot wait another legislative session before potentially gaining access to government-sponsored health insurance coverage, Sen. Sal DiDomenico looked to drum up support…
With less than two weeks remaining in its open enrollment period, the state’s health insurance marketplace has notched a record volume of people signing up for coverage. Nearly 50,000 people…