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WPRI 12 News

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UnitedHealthcare trims Medicare Advantage offerings in Rhode Island

Fortune reported last week that about 390,000 people in the U.S. will lose coverage under the changes, which the company is making "to help ensure long-term sustainability," a spokesperson told 12 News in a statement. About 300 impacted customers live in Rhode Island, UnitedHealthcare confirmed.

Rhode Island · 16d

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Blue Cross Cuts Medicare Advantage Plans, Leaving 20,000 Mass. Seniors Scrambling

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is eliminating several of its Medicare Advantage plans for 2027, a move the insurer says is affecting roughly 20,000 Massachusetts seniors who must now find new coverage before the end of the year. The company is also sharply limiting enrollment in the plans it does keep, cutting off both the HMO and PPO options that many older residents have relied on for years.

Massachusetts · 17d
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Milford Regional Medical Center Named No. 19 Most Beautiful Hospital in America

MILFORD – Milford Regional Medical Center has been named the No. 19 Most Beautiful Hospital in America in Soliant Health’s 2026 contest, earning national recognition following weeks of public voting. Milford Regional was one of 57 hospitals nationwide to advance to the public voting stage, with 20 ultimately...

Milford, MA · 16d
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The Cool Down

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Massachusetts couple tried to reopen a general store, then uncovered a townwide sewage crisis

They discovered the property depended on a composting toilet because the lot was too small for a conventional septic system.

Carlisle, MA · 17d

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Mass General Brigham Closing Rare PANS/PANDAS Program, Families Scramble for Care

Mass General Brigham is shutting down its specialized program for children with PANS and PANDAS in January, and families across Massachusetts who rely on it say they have almost nowhere else to turn. The hospital notified patients in August that the program was ending, prompting anger and fear among parents.

Massachusetts · 17d

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Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH and AARP Mass. Teaming Up for “Equipped to Care,” a A Family Caregiver Month Virtual Series

This November, in partnership with AARP Massachusetts, the Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH Chapter presents a free virtual series built for family caregivers at every stage. Each session brings a new topic, from understanding the financial realities of dementia to navigating cultural perspectives on care, building practical skills, and knowing where to turn for support. Whatever stage of the caregiving journey you’re in, there’s a session made for you.

Massachusetts · 15d

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Mass General Brigham Makes Cuts to Home Hospital Program as Layoffs Begin

Massachusetts’ largest health care system is planning another round of layoffs and reportedly will make cuts to its Home Hospital program. A Boston Globe report noted that layoffs at Mass General Brigham began last week. Pediatricians at Mass Eye and Ear were among those affected. They have been offered other positions within the health care system.

Boston, MA · 16d

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Regal Care nursing home conditions are ‘unacceptable,’ says Mass. public health chief

A recent report from the Boston Globe Spotlight team exposed a pattern of declining care at nursing homes run by a rapidly expanding out-of-state operator, Eli Mirlis of RegalCare. It also found that the state’s Department of Public Health, the agency in charge of licensing these operators, continued to usher them in despite a documented record of poor care in other states.

Massachusetts · 17d

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Raccoon tests positive for rabies

A racoon found on Slades Farm Lane tested positive for rabies. This is not uncommon in the state of Massachusetts, with over 5,000 cases since 1992. A majority of these cases were wild animals, but some pets have also contracted rabies. This virus affects the central nervous system and is...

Massachusetts · 18d

thisweekinworcester.com

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Health Connector opens 2027 enrollment; Dec. 23 deadline for Jan. 1 coverage

Worcester-area residents who buy health insurance through the Massachusetts Health Connector can now shop for 2027 plans and have until Dec. 23 to sign up for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2027. Open enrollment began Friday, Oct. 23, and runs through Jan. 23, 2027. People who enroll after Dec. 23...

Worcester County, MA · 17d

The Cool Down

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In Massachusetts, EPA's next harbor cleanup move could turn polluted city land into homes

"This proposed work is an important step as we near completion."

New Bedford, MA · 18d

CBS Boston

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Brigham and Women's nurses union rejects hospital's contract offer

The union, which represents more than 4,000 nurses at Brigham and Women's, is now looking to resume negotiations with the hospital.

Boston, MA · 19d

Boston 25 News WFXT

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‘Difficult but necessary’: Largest hospital system in Mass. announces more layoffs

The not-for-profit system is cutting jobs for the second time in less than two years as part of a “difficult but necessary” financial move.

Massachusetts · 20d

WBZ NewsRadio 1030

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Brigham Nurses Reject Mass General Brigham's "Last, Best, And Final" Offer

Nurses reject contract offer from Mass General Brigham, and the possibility of a strike looms over nurses and management.

Boston, MA · 19d

WWLP

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Brigham nurses reject contract offer, seek new talks

Nurses at Brigham and Women’s Hospital rejected the hospital's contract offer during voting that unfolded Thursday and Friday.

Boston, MA · 19d

CBS Boston

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Mass General Brigham undergoing layoffs, cuts to Home Hospital program

Mass General Brigham is reportedly undergoing another round of layoffs and planning to make cuts to its Home Hospital program​.

Massachusetts · 20d

Boston 25 News WFXT

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What Mass. residents need to know as 2027 health insurance open enrollment begins

Massachusetts residents looking for health insurance in 2027 can now shop for coverage, compare plans, and see whether they qualify for financial assistance.

Massachusetts · 20d

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Boston Children's Housing Crunch Forces Families to Hunt for Lodging During Brain Surgery

A Brookline inn for families of patients at Boston Children's Hospital offers one lodging option, but finding any open bed near Boston's hospitals has become its own ordeal for families traveling long distances for specialized medical care. That squeeze is at the center of a recent report from The Boston...

Boston, MA · 19d

WPRI 12 News

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North Smithfield hospital evacuated after 9 patients, workers fall ill

A rehabilitation hospital in North Smithfield will remain closed overnight after nine patients and staffers simultaneously began experiencing flu-like symptoms.

North Smithfield, RI · 21d