AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHealth Costs: Massachusetts families paid more than $34,000 on average for health care last year, as premiums, deductibles and drug costs climb. Coverage: State ACA enrollees may get extra help with 2027 premiums, while a separate report says Massachusetts insurance premiums have risen 38% since 2019. Nursing Workforce: A tentative contract averted a strike at Brigham and Women’s Hospital after tense negotiations. Measles: The U.S. is set to lose its measles-elimination status after outbreaks surged; a Boston Children’s Hospital expert had warned the country could reach a tipping point. Hospital Quality: A national review found Massachusetts hospitals performed above national benchmarks on all major mortality measures. Biotech: Boston-based Rezera postponed its planned $200 million IPO, citing market conditions.
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