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Haverhill's new Department of Public Health ramping up

Dec 5, 2021. Mary Connolly, RN., will lead the city’s new Department of Public Health. By Mike LaBella/mlabella@eagletribune.com. HAVERHILL — Mayor James Fiorentini has tasked the …

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Haverhill, Methuen nurses ask for better conditions, wages

Even still, Holy Family is hiring travel nurses to fill in the gaps left from nurses who find better paying positions, according to emergency room nurse Jane Emory. She said travel …

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Steward warned state on health care 'failure' Merrimack Valley

METHUEN — Officials at embattled Steward Health Care System warned the state about “market failure” for Massachusetts’ hospitals, health care providers and insurers last …

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Ask Toni: Leaving employer’s benefits after age 65 is puzzling

Hello, Toni: My husband, Jay, retired 6 years ago when he turned 65. He enrolled in Medicare Part A only and decided to delay Part B since I put him on my employer’s group …

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BREAKING: Steward official says hospitals will remain open

The state's congressional delegation wrote a letter last week requesting to be briefed on Steward Health Care System's financial well-being. Steward Health Care System …

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Expanded City Council, School Committee membership costing …

The expanded City Council costs the city $168,000 annually in salaries while the expanded School Committee costs $120,000 per year. But those aren't the only costs to the city.

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Steward launches 'action' plan to downsize, sell 'non-essential' assets

BOSTON — Steward Health Care System announced an action plan Monday, which includes a downsizing and sale of many of its hospital holdings including group-owned …

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Steward to be 'in the spotlight': Markey says private equity have …

BOSTON — Steward Health Care System hospitals may still close despite the pending purchase of the chain by another health care group, said Michael Curry, president of …

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Potential hospital closures trigger request for meeting with

North Andover, MA (01845) Today. Partly to mostly cloudy. High 42F. Winds NE at 10 to 20 mph..

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Nearly $200K approved to alleviate Methuen mental health crisis

METHUEN — There is a national shortage of emergency medical technicians, but Methuen is looking to add to its first responders to assist with the mental health and addiction …

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If needed, Lawrence hospital CEO wants to be ready to help …

The CEO pointed to a National Academy of Medicine report in 2013 that estimated about one-third of national health spending in 2009 was due to unnecessary services, …

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Healey monitors 'evolving situation' at Steward Health Care

BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey said Thursday she’s focused on the “evolving situation” at fiscally challenged Steward Health Care, the company that runs nine hospitals in …

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MassHealth rolls continue to drop, but decline slowing

Feb 27, 2024. BOSTON — Tens of thousands of Medicaid recipients lost their state-funded health care coverage last month amid an ongoing review of eligibility following the end of …

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'Could have predicted': Steward downfall started with former AG

The deal with Caritas Christi provided Steward with control of six hospitals, which included Holy Family Hospitals in Methuen and Haverhill. “Many of us at that time (in 2010) …

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Mayor calls Steward hospitals a 'ponzi scheme'

Feb 1, 2024. HAVERHILL — Mayor Melinda Barrett called Steward Health Care Systems a “Ponzi scheme,” amid growing concerns about shaky finances and alleged Medicare …

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Psychiatric care for older NH adults in short supply

It opted to create a specialized unit that most hospitals haven’t: short-term inpatient care for older adults experiencing a psychiatric emergency. Providers said the demand on the …

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Healey: 'Action' needed to address social media harm

North Andover, MA (01845) Today. Rain likely. High 49F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%.

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Londonderry man settles civil rights lawsuit New Hampshire

CONCORD — A Londonderry man faces a $2,000 fine for violating the New Hampshire Civil Rights Act. David Van Tassell, 61, settled a civil case that was filed after he …

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Healey demands Steward financial transparency by week end

Healey’s letter is the latest in the conversation between state, local and federal officials about Steward Health Care System’s possible closures, violations of Medicare rules …

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Report: MassHealth overbilled by $17.3M

BOSTON — Service providers who work with children diagnosed with autism “overbilled” the state’s Medicaid program by nearly $17.3 million in the previous fiscal year, …

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Private equity's impact on health care highlighted

BOSTON — If Steward Health Care System closes, it will “have significant impacts on health care costs, health care workforce and overall system capacity,” according to David …

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Helping hands Merrimack Valley eagletribune.com

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center distributes 100 turkeys to patients in need. By Allison Corneau [email protected]. Nov 24, 2020. 1 of 2. MIKE …

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