AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBrigham Nursing Deal: A tentative contract reached hours before a planned open-ended strike averts a walkout by roughly 4,000 nurses. The deal includes pro-rated bonuses and new rules for temporary nurses, but members still need to vote. Rising Costs: Massachusetts health insurance premiums have climbed 38% since 2019, and state officials say family health costs now exceed housing costs in most of the state. Care and Housing: A 37-unit Haverhill supportive-housing pilot will pair people experiencing chronic homelessness with medical and mental-health services. Medicaid Pressure: Hospitals are bracing for federal work rules and funding cuts that could put access to care at risk.
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