Innovation

At health policy hearing, an urgent focus on affordability

‘The need to reduce unnecessary health care spending is imperative,’ Massachusetts regulators warn

Rx for the planet's fever

A physician makes a call to action to his colleagues to treat climate change as a critical health issue

‘People with disabilities tend to be natural innovators’

Massachusetts advocates, lawmakers explore the potential of inclusive workplaces

Massachusetts health cost hearing explores roots of rise in spending

‘Significant challenges remain,’ Health Policy Commission finds

Transgender ballot measure could affect public health, medical experts say

A Massachusetts ballot measure may have serious public health implications if it repeals a state law preventing discrimination against transgender people in public places, health policy experts are warning.