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GBH Daily: The underground weed market today

This is a web edition of GBH Daily, a weekday newsletter bringing you local stories you can trust so you can stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. ☀️A sunny and cool Veterans Day, with highs in the 50s. Sunset is at 4:25 p.m. As we continue to explore what the...

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Averted strike at Brigham and Women's highlights ongoing tension around traveling nurses

The Massachusetts Nurses Association announced late Wednesday night that it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Mass General Brigham that includes limitations around the use of temporary nurses at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The agreement averted an indefinite strike that was set to begin early Thursday morning. While...

Boston, MA · 1d

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Care New England brings primary care, and specialists under one roof in East Greenwich

EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WJAR) — Care New England has transformed a former office building off South County Trail into a medical facility designed to give patients access to primary care, specialists and diagnostic services in one location. Dr. Roger Mitty, president and chief operating officer of the Care New...

East Greenwich, RI · 2d

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Rhode Island plans to double its Medicaid asset limit to $8,000 for one person and $12,000 for a couple on Jan. 1, 2027, pending federal approval, its health agency says

Rhode Island plans to double the asset limit for most older and disabled adults seeking Medicaid on Jan. 1, 2027, raising it from $4,000 to $8,000 for one person and from $6,000 to $12,000 for a couple. The state’s Executive Office of Health and Human Services says the change is part of the fiscal 2027 […]

Rhode Island · 16h

The Money Overview

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Medigap owners in Indiana, Idaho, New Mexico and Rhode Island get yearly windows to switch Medicare Supplement plans with no health questions, New Mexico’s from Jan. 1

Medigap policyholders in Indiana, New Mexico and Rhode Island have a yearly right, in effect or arriving Jan. 1, 2027, to switch Medicare Supplement plans without health questions, and Idaho has had one since March 2022. The rules differ sharply: Indiana ties its window to the birthday, New Mexico’s 60-day window starts Jan. 1, 2027, […] The post Medigap owners in Indiana, Idaho, New Mexico and Rhode Island get yearly windows to switch Medicare Supplement plans with no health questions, New Mexico’s from Jan. 1 appeared first on The Money Overview .

New Mexico · 1h

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Lindemann ’29: Crisis pregnancy centers are a threat Rhode Island can’t ignore

The Ocean State helped buoy the blue wave that swept the nation on Nov. 3. The Democratic nominee for governor, Helena Foulkes, won her race by over 100,000 votes. The Democrats running for the Senate, the House and Attorney General also won their races. None of these victories are surprising — we live in one of the bluest states in the country. Especially when it comes to pro-choice legislation, Rhode Island is extremely liberal. In 2019, the state codified the protections of Roe v. Wade into state law, and in 2024, we established legal protections for clinicians and prohibited legal action targeting legally provided health care.

Rhode Island · 1d

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Op-ed: Medicare Advantage often isn’t an advantage. Shop around before Dec. 7.

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Rhode Island · 1d

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Neighborhood sues Rhode Island over $100M claim in overdue Medicaid reimbursements

Rhode Island’s largest Medicaid insurer is suing the state, alleging $100 million in unpaid insurance reimbursements, some of which are more than a decade overdue. The 20-page complaint was filed by Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island in Providence County Superior Court on Oct. 30, and first reported by The Providence Journal. The Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services and its interim director, Kristen Sousa, are named as defendants.

Rhode Island · 2d

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HopeHealth CEO Retires, Sees Change on Hospices’ Horizon

Regulation, patient access and technology integration will be watchwords for hospices as time progresses, according to HopeHealth President and CEO Diana Franchitto. Franchitto is retiring from HopeHealth effective May 2027. She has led the organization for two decades. The nonprofit health system provides hospice, palliative, dementia and home care in...

Rhode Island · 1d

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Wingate Living expands RI presence with acquisition of Cranston memory care community

Cranston, RI Wingate Living has acquired Wingate Residences at Cranston, formerly known as Victoria Court. This memory care community marks Wingate’s third property in Rhode Island. “Expanding our presence in Rhode Island is an exciting and important step for Wingate,” said Alexandra Schuster, president of Wingate Living. “Wingate Residences...

Cranston, RI · 1d

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Gov. Healey looks to close Massachusetts health care shortage with veteran military medics

Veteran military medics could soon administer medications to patients at certain Massachusetts hospitals under a proposal by Gov. Maura Healey. On the eve of Veterans Day, the governor revealed plans to advance new regulations to create a pathway for military medics to work in civilian health care settings, applying their training and experience.

Massachusetts · 3d

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Brockton native wins top award for senior care

Brockton native Katia Resende received the Resident Quality of Life Award at Senior Living Residences’ Star Awards ceremony. Resende, wellness coordinator at Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner assisted living, was selected for the recognition from among more than 2,000 Senior Living Residences associates, according to a community announcement. The award recognizes Resende’s dedication to making a difference in residents’ lives, according to the announcement. Resident quality of life is a top priority for Senior Living Residences and Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner. Resende is known at the community for helping residents feel included, whether they are sitting in the dining room or moving into a new apartment, according to the announcement. She also helps introduce residents to one another, fostering friendships among neighbors. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on The Enterprise: Brockton native wins top award for senior care

Brockton, MA · 1d

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Seven Massachusetts nonprofits awarded $230K in grants to improve access to health care

Seven Massachusetts nonprofit organizations were recognized Friday in Easthampton after receiving a combined $230,000 in grant funding aimed at helping residents overcome barriers to health care and essential community services.

Easthampton, MA · 13h

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Conservation Commission Approves Wonderland Sewer Project, Seeks Further Details from Contractor

The Revere Conservation Commission approved several project applications and addressed a number of potential environmental violations during its regular monthly meeting Wednesday evening, October 7, in the City Council Chambers. Present for the meeting were Chair Nicholas Rudolph, Vice-Chair Brian Averbach, and commissioners Joseph LaValle, Wilson Correa, Bernardo Sepulveda, Anthony...

Revere, MA · 1d

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UMass Memorial among highest-paid primary care providers in state

UMass Memorial Health receives some of the highest commercial insurance rates for primary care in Massachusetts. A network that includes two Worcester community health centers receives the lowest, according to a report Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released Tuesday, Nov. 10. The 2026 health care cost trends report looks at...

Worcester, MA · 19h

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4,000 Brigham nurses set to go on strike Thursday

Brigham and Women's Hospital says it is making "large-scale preparations" for a possible nurses strike in Massachusetts.

Boston, MA · 2d

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Origins of the Affordable Care Act

Today on the show, we have a story about healthcare from our friends over at GBH News. Mitt and Ted, hosted by Ian Coss, tells the story of how Mitt Romney and Ted Kennedy began their political careers on very different sides of the healthcare debate, but for a short while, worked together to pass a law that provided healthcare to everyone in Massachusetts. Their work eventually paved the way for what became the Affordable Care Act. We bring you Part One of their series, which takes us all the way back to the Nixon era.

Massachusetts · 2d

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New $16 Million EMS Station Opens on South Boston Waterfront as Emergency Calls Double

A new state-of-the-art Emergency Medical Service (EMS) station has opened on the South Boston Waterfront. With emergency calls in the neighborhood doubling over the past decade, the new $16 million facility represents a significant investment in the public health and safety of South Boston and the Seaport. Located at 34...

Boston, MA · 3d

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Fallon Health awards $125,000 to nonprofits addressing food insecurity, family health

WORCESTER—Two Worcester nonprofits are among 11 Massachusetts organizations sharing $125,000 in grants from Fallon Health to address food insecurity, support children in foster care and improve the health and well-being of vulnerable residents. The Worcester-based health insurer announced its 2026 Community Impact Grant recipients on Oct. 26, directing funding...

Worcester, MA · 3d

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