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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

Fitness

26.2 miles of inspiration

Running in her first Boston Marathon, a Middleborough grandma is spurred by the selflessness of loved ones

Patient Stories

An Rx for better care

A combined medical-pharmacy benefit aims for lower costs and better outcomes

Patient Stories

Hola, Blue Cross

A new Spanish-language service line helps members overcome barriers to care

Patient Stories

Finding support for kidney disease

Digital health company helps patients aim for reduced hospitalizations, at-home dialysis, transplant and other health goals

Children’s Health

Seeking new ways to meet kids’ mental health needs

Digital service Brightline aims to provides therapy for struggling children and their parents

Children’s Health

Nurturing mental health during back-to-school season

A psychiatrist offers tips on parenting with empathy and honesty

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