
Hattis, McDonough say a lot is riding on expansion decision
Regulators and payers should work to make sure it remains available
Federal program isn't working as intended
How will state handle controversial Mass General Brigham expansion?
Hospital officials, AG appeal to DPH
Mayor looks to be firm – without setting off war with unions
Calls for cost-cutting plan; gives thumbs down to expansion plans
Cases are down, but staff vacancies are way up
Says its opponents are misrepresenting themselves
Patients have COVID but are being treated primarily for some other issue
Program lets young children exposed to COVID avoid quarantine
Would rely on once-a-week at-home testing
49% of parents very or somewhat concerned, down from 60% last March
Report is overly narrow, presents misleading picture
As with COVID, truth has become a casualty in the battle against addiction
Constitutional amendment needed to protect access to abortion
Disagree on government’s role in mask mandates, education
Says supply will be distributed to schools, childcare
Hospital reporting system due for an overhaul
Not linked to any new vaccine mandates, requirements
They tend to require less hospitalization and ICU care
There is a desperate need for an objective, user-friendly information broker
Those who have shunned immunizations are least worried about eating in restaurants and other activities
Tours facilities, says many buildings are dilapidated
State’s health care rate-setting system seems to work
Union chief calls Commissioner Riley incompetent
Kindness from his hospital colleagues is hardly a revelation
Essays on topics from health care to history challenged our thinking on a range of issues
Says 3 new centers would reduce health care expenditures
Some require legislative action, some require agencies to do their job