Red lights on the way to health care
By Jennifer Smith
When hospitals close, communities reel. Even in well-covered Massachusetts, some regions of the state still struggle to access its nation-leading health care. And after decades of hospital consolidation, the system is staring down federal changes likely to make the hard job of providing care for underserved communities even more challenging.
Full of crap: Climate change could cause more sewage pollution for rivers, lakes, and beaches
By Bhaamati Borkhetaria
“The Charles is a beloved resource. People should be able to use it without worrying about getting sick. As our climate changes and it gets hotter, people should be able to swim there.”
After ruling on consumer protection violations, BlueHub digs in its heels
By CommonWealth Beacon staff
This week on the Codcast, CommonWealth Beacon reporter Jennifer Smith talks with Elyse Cherry, CEO of BlueHub Capital, to discuss the recent court decision that BlueHub violated consumer protection statutes around lending. Where does the case go next, and why did lawmakers push for new rules tailored to BlueHub’s controversial lending practices?
Healey puts Mass. on its own vaccine path
By Alison Kuznitz | State House News Service
The state Department of Public Health on Thursday updated its vaccine administration policy, enabling pharmacists to administer vaccines and emergency medications. The maneuver promotes the availability and distribution of vaccines in Massachusetts beyond those approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
SNAP changes will affect an estimated 40,000 in Greater Boston
By Sam Drysdale | State House News Service
A new report estimates about 40,000 adults in Greater Boston could face stricter work rules that now extend to age 65 and narrow exemptions for parents.
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