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Primary Care Push: Massachusetts Senate advanced a primary care affordability bill that would require hospitals, health entities, and insurers to spend more on primary care, boost community health centers, and expand the pipeline of new doctors—aiming to raise primary care’s share of commercial spending from 6.7% toward 15%. Pharmacy Partnership: Mass General Brigham and CVS moved closer to a primary care deal for 37 pharmacies, with the Health Policy Commission estimating about $40M in added annual spending and potential access for 120,000 patients. Workforce Funding: Healey-Driscoll announced nearly $18M in training grants for 1,255 Massachusetts businesses, targeting 15,900 workers and 1,000+ new jobs. Local Care Strain: Baystate Franklin nurses rejected a “best and final” contract offer, citing staffing, pay, and insurance concerns. Opioids Update: Opioid overdose deaths fell below 1,000 statewide in 2025, but Franklin County and North Quabbin saw no decline. COVID Pricing Settlement: GS Labs will pay nearly $1M to Washington residents after allegations of inflated COVID test prices and delayed results. Community Health Spotlight: NEW Health opened applications for the Elaine Wilson Scholarship and highlighted its Viva le Bocce fundraiser supporting food access, seniors, and substance use disorder services.

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Jun. 9, 2026

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Massachusetts Anti-Marijuana Campaign Fires Signature Gatherer Amid Accusations Of Misleading Voters

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Marijuana Moment

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Year Founded	2017
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Publication Location	United States, New York, Brooklyn
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Samsung, Massachusetts General Hospital team up to study GLP-1 muscle loss

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Healthcare Brew - New York

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Year Founded	2022
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Publication Location	United States, New York, New York City
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Rev. Kate Stevens: The county’s health-related treasures

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Greenfield Recorder - Massachusetts

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Owned By	Dwight Family through Newspapers of New England Inc.
Year Founded	1792
Website	www.recorder.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Massachusetts, Greenfield
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Supermarket pharmacy chain to pay $40M over alleged inflated Medicare drug prices

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The Washington Times - Washington D.C.

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Owned By	Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity, led by Sun Myung Moon, through Operations Holdings, Inc., TWT Holdings, LLC & The Washington Times LLC
Year Founded	1982
Website	www.washingtontimes.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, District of Columbia, Washington, DC
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Vermont’s largest health insurer wants to offer a cheaper plan. Can it actually help Vermonters?

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VTDigger - Vermont

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Owned By	Vermont Journalism Trust (Non-profit, Gaye Symington Board President)
Year Founded	2009
Website	vtdigger.org
Domain Registration Year	2009
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Vermont, Montpelier
Owner Country	United States

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NEW Health hosts successful fourth annual Viva le Bocce Tournament at Langone Park

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North End Regional Review - Massachusetts

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Owned By	Stephen Quigley through Independent Newspaper Group (ING)
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Website	northendregionalreview.com
Domain Registration Year	2010
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Publication Location	United States, Massachusetts, Revere
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Lois Frankel criticizes proposed bill’s impact on women’s healthcare services

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Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://southpalmbeachtoday.com/
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Publication Location	United States, Florida, Palm Beach
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1 injured after shooting, South Boston police say

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WSET - Virginia

Center-right

Owned By	Smith Family through Sinclair Broadcast Group
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.wset.com
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Lynchburg
Owner Country	United States

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