Karyopharm Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The Massachusetts drugmaker filed for bankruptcy protection as its cash runway narrowed and its lead drug faced clinical and regulatory setbacks.
Massachusetts Healthcare News
Across Massachusetts, coverage here takes in hospital systems, pharmaceutical companies, health insurance, medical device makers and health-tech firms. It focuses on the business side of the medical industry and how it functions throughout the state.
Recent news
October 31, 2026
Blue Cross Foundation Awards $1.42 Million in GrantsThe funding supports Massachusetts residents navigating new federal Medicaid requirements and perinatal health programs.
October 29, 2026
Blue Cross Blue Shield Partners With MedzownThe Massachusetts insurer is connecting members with complex conditions to relevant clinical trials.
October 26, 2026
Brown University Health Renames Massachusetts Oncology SitesThe health system has rebranded two oncology facilities in Massachusetts following its 2024 acquisition of local hospitals.
October 23, 2026
Mass General Brigham Initiates Layoffs and Cuts ProgramThe Massachusetts health system is reducing its Home Hospital program and cutting staff to address rising operational costs.
October 22, 2026
Blue Cross and Tufts Medicine Launch HMO NetworkThe partnership automates prior authorization to reduce delays and guarantees timely access to primary and specialist care.
October 20, 2026
Massachusetts Regulators Address Soaring Insurance CostsState officials are weighing new strategies to curb premium hikes driven by expensive specialty medications.
October 20, 2026
Massachusetts Opens Rural Health Grant ApplicationsState health officials are accepting proposals from rural hospitals for funding to support facility and service upgrades.
October 15, 2026
Massachusetts Approves $80M Lahey Clinic ExpansionThe Massachusetts Public Health Council authorized a project to add inpatient beds and medical equipment to address capacity.
October 14, 2026
Massachusetts Passed Pharmacy Desert LegislationState lawmakers approved an amendment to study pharmacy accessibility and mandate closure notifications.
October 9, 2026
Mass General Brigham Network Outage ReportedThe state largest health care system experienced a network outage that forced staff to move to manual procedures.
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Coverage takes in hospital mergers, earnings from medication manufacturers, changes to insurance premiums and the status of rural facilities. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties where access to care remains a primary concern. The high concentration of medical research and technology companies in the state creates a pattern of industry shifts unique to the region. Public policy decisions and state-level regulation often drive the financial constraints that these providers and manufacturers face.