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New unit at BID Plymouth aimed at relieving pressure on emergency room
A hospital on the Massachusetts South Shore is taking a new approach to treats its patients amid a growing caseload. Beth Israel Deaconess Plymouth just launched a new unit to relieve pressure on its emergency department. The 25-bed unit was assembled in Pennsylvania and installed at the hospital, and now it’s up and running as the new clinical decision...
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Rally Held to Stop Proposed Closure of Leominster Hospital's Maternity Unit
Dozens of people rallied in Leominster, Massachusetts, on Tuesday night to raise concerns about care for expectant mothers and their children. Protesters gathered outside of Leominster Hospital, calling on officials to rethink the closure of the hospital’s maternity inpatient unit. The hospital blames the decision on industry-wide workforce shortages, but nurses said that drive times for mothers going into...
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Medical Residents, Fellows at Mass General Brigham Make Push for Union
A push is underway among medical residents and fellows to unionize at multiple Mass General Brigham hospitals, as frustration over compensation simmers in the wake of pandemic, according to The Boston Globe. If the effort goes through, more than 2,500 residents and fellows would join the Committee of Interns and Residents, at the Service Employees International Union, the Globe reported….
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CVS and Walgreens Plan to Sell Abortion Pill Mifepristone at Pharmacies After FDA Rule Change
Mifepristone has become a central flashpoint in the political battle over abortion at the state level in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
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Want to Email Your Doctor? They May Start Charging You for That
The next time you message your doctor to ask about a pesky cough or an itchy rash, you may want to check your bank account first
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Why Is It So Hard to Find a Primary Care Doctor Right Now?
It’s important to find a primary care physician you can develop a relationship with, but a shortage of doctors means it can be a frustrating process.
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Sick Profit: Investigating Private Equity's Stealthy Takeover of Health Care Across Cities and Specialties
As private equity extends its reach into health care, evidence is mounting that the penetration has led to higher prices and diminished quality of care, a KHN investigation has found.
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Nearly 20,000 Acute Care Hospital Positions Unfilled in Mass., Study Estimates
Hospitals across the Bay State are entering crisis mode as they struggle to fill full-time positions. Nineteen thousand full-time acute hospital positions are currently open throughout Massachusetts, according to an estimate by a new study from the Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association. Providers that represent 70% of total acute care hospital employment took part in the survey. The highest vacancy…
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Open Enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace Starts Nov. 1. Here's What You Need to Know About 2023 Coverage
Whether you already get your insurance through the marketplace or are eligible to, be aware that the time to pick a plan for 2023 is from Nov. 1 to Jan. 15.