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Romney commends bipartisan work behind Massachusetts’ landmark 2006 health care law
Four former governors and current Gov. Maura Healey came together to celebrate the law known as Romneycare, which required all state residents to have health insurance. -
20 years after Romneycare, Mass. leads nation in health coverage — but cost challenges remain
As Beacon Hill celebrates the landmark 2006 healthcare law, ensuring accessibility and affordability has proven elusive. -
State Senate wants to set aside funds for trans health care in face of federal threats
The Trump administration is threatening Medicaids’ ability to fund transgender health care for minors. -
Mass. Senate eyes free medical school tuition to help shortage of primary care doctors
A $10 million pilot program in a spending bill set for a vote next week would cover tuition for UMass Chan Medical School students who commit to practicing family medicine in Massachusetts. -
Mass. officials decry Supreme Court ruling on conversion therapy
State lawmakers say they’re already looking at how Massachusetts’ ban may need to be updated to comply with the decision. -
New poll shows high satisfaction with health insurance in Mass., even as residents delay or skip care for cost reasons
“It can be true that we’re doing well, and it can also be true that we need to do better,” says MHA president Steve Walsh. -
Healey signs bill expanding reproductive, transgender care protections
Healey says protecting rights in Massachusetts “impacts the country.” -
Mass General residents reach historic union contract after two-year battle
Resident physicians secure the first unionized contract at Mass General Hospital after two-years of negotiating for pay raises, back pay and mental health benefits due to long hours and economic struggles. -
Thousands of premature babies have NICU onesies thanks to one Weymouth mom
Meghan Block founded Caroline’s Closet after spending time in the NICU with her preemie daughter: Caroline. -
Morton Hospital's addiction services program in Taunton is on the chopping block
Steward Health Care is selling the hospital at the end of the month. New leadership at LifeSpan informed staff Wednesday night that the program would be shuttered.