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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

Children’s Health

Your child has been diagnosed with autism. Now what?

3 ways your health plan can help you navigate a complex process

Preventive Care

Tis the season to get your shots

Get the facts about the new and updated child and adult vaccines for flu, COVID and RSV

Patient Stories

Team approach to prescription drugs and medical care

How a health plan’s key partnership is making a difference in its members’ lives

Health Quality & Affordability

Can your pharmacy benefit improve quality – and cost – of care?

Not-for-profit health plan Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts aims to help members get affordable medicine

Emerging Trends

Where to find urgent care if you need it this summer

Avoid crowded ERs and consider virtual and in-person alternatives for less serious health issues

Health Quality & Affordability

What’s driving the cost of health care?

Health plans explore innovative ways to address rising prices of prescription drugs

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