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Michael Buckley

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Michael joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts in 2007 and has served in a variety of strategic communications roles, researching and writing articles and speeches, creating videos and developing web content. 

Michael reports on general health news with a focus on the human stories behind health care, especially those related to cancer, disease prevention and wellness.  

A former television news producer, executive speechwriter and corporate events producer, Michael graduated from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Communications with a Bachelor of Science in television production. 

He and his wife Maria are the parents of two adult children and live in Needham, Mass.

If you have an idea for a health news story or comments or questions about a story, please reach out.

Stories by Michael Buckley

Preventive Care

Did you know you can get COVID tests for free?

Blue Cross' $0 options for test kits can help limit the spread, along with vaccines and masks

Learning from Lia

How the memory of an 8-year-old cancer patient inspires hope in a Boston Marathoner

Give peacefulness a chance

Mindfulness training reduces anxiety, participants say, as health plan offers coaching program

Patient Stories

Acupuncture’s delicate power

'It's amazing,' one grateful patient says of the procedure, which is covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts 

A new in-home approach to substance use treatment 

‘Aware Recovery answers a fundamental question in mental health care: How do we meet the patient where they are?’

Preparing for the Great Return

Blue Cross prioritizes health, empathy and flexibility as it reimagines the post-pandemic workplace

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