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Hospital employees looked out the window of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Longwood while fighter jets passed by in solidarity with health care workers on May 6. Brigham and Women’s Hospital identified a cluster of COVID-19 cases among both staff and patients last week. LAURYN ALLEN/ DFP FILE

COVID-19 cluster at Brigham and Women’s Hospital raises safety concerns

James Paleologopoulos October 1, 2020
Twelve patient and 33 employee cases have been linked to the cluster.
Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Governor Charlie Baker announced on Friday a new healthcare bill that introduces reform to the state’s health care system. ELLEN CLOUSE/ DFP FILE

Baker-Polito administration announces new comprehensive health care reforms

Alyssa Figueroa October 23, 2019
The proposed legislation will focus on prioritizing behavioral health and primary care, managing health care cost drivers, improving access to high-quality and coordinated care, stabilizing distressed community hospitals and health centers, and promoting insurance market reforms.
The Massachusetts Association of Health Plans building across from Government Center. The association spent $928,000 in lobbying salaries in 2018, the most of any client in the state. LEITHLAND KILBURN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Healthcare industry tops state lobbying spending

Mia Cathell February 6, 2019
Out of all clients registered with the Secretary of State, the healthcare industry topped Beacon Hill lobbying expenditures in 2018. The Massachusetts Association of Health Plans spent the most money on lobbying altogether — $1.14 million, according to online public records.
AG Healey will file lawsuit against Trump executive order

AG Healey will file lawsuit against Trump executive order

Haley Fritz January 31, 2017

By Haley Fritz and Till Kaeslin Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced during a press conference Tuesday morning that her office plans to file a lawsuit, challenging President Donald...

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