Health Care Costs For Employers Could Be Coming Down
Employers may find some relief in health care costs next year, according to a survey from Mercer.
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Employers may find some relief in health care costs next year, according to a survey from Mercer.
Gov. Patrick has signed a much debated municipal health care overhaul giving cities and towns more flexibility to make changes to public employee health insurance.
An agreement has been reached at the Statehouse on a plan to reduce the cost to Massachusetts cities and towns of providing health care for municipal employees.
"Health care costs and the growth trend threaten the very viability of government, and everything that government does."
A new study is documenting dramatic differences in the price that Massachusetts hospitals charge for similar procedures.
More than half of all primary care physicians in Massachusetts are no longer accepting new patients, according to a new survey on patient health care access.
Beacon Hill lawmakers have approved a controversial measure that gives local communities more control over health care costs.
Thunderous applause filled the Statehouse today, as hundreds of rank-and-file union members greeted and thanked select members of the House of Representatives as lawmakers walked into their chambers.
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Mayor Menino says conditional agreement has been reached with the city's three dozen public employee unions that would save the city $70 million in health care costs.
Professor Regina Herzlinger chats with Dan Rea about health care.
Mayor Tom Menino is set to issue an executive order to ban the sale of sugary drinks on Boston city property.
It's no secret: health care costs are eating up budgets in cities and towns across Massachusetts.
A federal court in New Hampshire has thrown out a Nashua man's lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the government's health care overhaul.
Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo says a plan to revamp the health care system for municipal employees will be passed by the House in time for the next fiscal year that starts July 1.
Unions representing state and municipal workers are offering their own proposal to cut the cost of health care spending by cities and towns.
The commissioner of the Massachusetts Division of Health Care Finance and Policy is stepping down to take a job with a Boston-based company that runs six local Catholic hospitals.
NightSide's Dan Rea talks with Dr. Starner Jones about healthcare in America.
U.S. Senators John Kerry and Scott Brown are taking opposites sides in the fight over whether to repeal the national health care overhaul law backed by President Barack Obama.
There are some over-the-counter medication that require you to get a prescription for now.
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, the state's second and third largest health plans, are talking about merging.
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick is lending his support to the White House pitch to keep Republicans from repealing the president's health care overhaul.
Boston Mayor Tom Menino has overcome his fair share of injuries recently, but as WBZ's Jon Keller shows us, it's health care of a different sort that could be the mayor's next fight.
It's a catch 22: pay for health insurance or pay a hefty fine. A North Reading man has argued he can't afford either, so he's suing the state.
If people pay more money they can get access to better local hospitals under new plans.
A brand-new exhibit opened up on Wednesday at the Museum of Science about our changing climate and the solutions to solve it.
Bekah Salwasser will have a completely new perspective of the Pan-Mass Challenge this year.
The political future of President Joe Biden has been called into question in recent weeks.
President Biden said, "I feel good," after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms.
Researchers are developing a new experimental nasal spray that may help treat patients with dementia.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said President Biden is experiencing mild symptoms after testing positive for COVID-19.
This month is on pace to be the most humid July on record in Boston.
The National Weather Service said a Tuesday night storm in New Hampshire was not a tornado.
The last inmate walked out the doors of MCI-Concord on June 28.
The political future of President Joe Biden has been called into question in recent weeks.
Researchers are developing a new experimental nasal spray that may help treat patients with dementia.
Having trouble sleeping? New study finds participating in short bursts of activity before bed can help you sleep longer.
A recent study in the U.K. discovered those who walk or bike to work are more mentally and physically fit compared to those who don't.
A new survey found that more than 50% of Gen Z are using TikTok for health advice.
One area that's often overlooked when we talk about extreme heat is its impact on medications, and many drugs don't do well in warm temperatures.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
Jon Keller says Donald Trump chose not to unite the nation by selecting Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.
Jon Keller takes a look at the short-term political implications of the Trump assassination attempt.
Longtime Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria says a proposed soccer stadium is a key part of the solution to dwindling commercial revenues.
While the race for the White House has been mostly focused on President Biden and his widely-panned debate performance, his challenger Donald Trump is now breaking his post-debate silence.
Two big meetings were held in Washington Tuesday as House and Senate Democrats gathered separately to talk about President Biden and the future his candidacy.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
While Jaylen Brown's assessment on Bronny James didn't sit well with Lakers fans, Bronny's agent had no issues with the Celtics star sharing his opinion.
There is a new man in charge of the Patriots, with Jerod Mayo set to host his first training camp as head coach of New England.
While their top pick was a power-hitting outfielder, the Red Sox focused on pitching at the 2024 MLB Draft.
An incredible season continued for Jarren Duran on Tuesday, when the Red Sox outfielder took home MVP honors of the 2024 MLB All-Star Game.
Jarren Duran turned some heads in his first All-Star Game, hitting a tiebreaking two-run homer for the American League and being awarded the MVP trophy.
The 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is now open in Vermont.
For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted on Cape Cod.
The Coast Guard came to the rescue of Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy after his boat lost power off Nantucket.
A humpback whale was caught on video leaping out of the water in Kittery, Maine.
Harvard researchers suggest intelligent beings concealed on Earth could be responsible for UFO sightings.