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== News and Opinion ==
== News and Opinion ==
* The Commonwealth: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/health-care/baker-pushes-health-cost-controls/ Baker pushes health cost controls], by Matt Murphy (Jan 17, 2017)


=== 2014 ===
=== 2016 ===
* The Commonwealth: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/health-care/bakers-big-health-care-move/ Baker's big health care move], by John E. McDonough (Oct 10, 2016)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/05/16/cheap-plentiful-deadly-fentanyl/1cKq3EXscBWVtyL7hzmQDO/story.html Cheap, plentiful, deadly: Fentanyl], by Evan Horowitz (May 15, 2016)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/editorials/2016/05/12/this-way-negotiate-health-care-pricing/NKYM6irhTZI2LY7SKHqsTP/story.html This is no way to negotiate health care pricing], unattributed (May 12, 2016)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2016/05/05/partners-union-hold-talks-over-ballot-initiative/aecwWZk9CxdXEUIpSVdZyM/story.html Partners, union hold talks over ballot initiative], by Priyanka Dayal McCluskey (May 5, 2016)
* The Commonwealth: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/health-care/health-care-cost-transparency-no-panacea/ Health care cost transparency no panacea], by CommonWealth Staff (May 4, 2016)
* The Commonwealth: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/health-care/partners-ceo-makes-his-pitch/ Partners CEO makes his pitch], by Bruce Mohl (Apr 11, 2016)
* The Commonwealth: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/health-care/baker-no-fan-of-hospital-ballot-question/ Baker no fan of hospital ballot question], by Bruce Mohl (Mar 14, 2016)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2016/01/31/state-challenge-gilead-drug-prices-would-hinge-novel-legal-theory/477BAX5J37XiwtqYgURflM/story.html State challenge to Gilead’s drug prices would hinge on untested legal theory], by Robert Weisman (Jan 31, 2016)
* The Commonwealth: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/health-care/setting-hospital-prices-by-ballot-question/ Setting hospital prices by ballot question], by John E. McDonough (Jan 12, 2016)
 
=== Dec 2015 ===
* Boston Herald: [https://www.bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2015/12/health_needs_unmet_in_massachusetts Health needs unmet in Massachusetts ], by Owen Boss (Dec 15, 2015)
* Pioneer Institute: [http://pioneerinstitute.org/healthcare/study-health-care-costs-on-course-to-threaten-livelihood-of-most-american-families/ Study: Health Care Costs on Course to Threaten Livelihood of Most American Families], by the Editorial Staff (Dec 8, 2015)
 
=== Nov 2015 ===
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/11/03/globe-owner-launches-stat-national-health-and-life-sciences-news-site/jxObvL2S78o9qNWcvFq7lN/story.html Globe owner launches STAT, a national health and life-sciences news site], by Beth Healy (Nov 3, 2015)
 
=== Oct 2015 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://apps.bostonglobe.com/spotlight/clash-in-the-name-of-care/story/ Clash in the name of Care], by Jenn Abelson, Jonathan Saltzman, Liz Kowalcyzk and editor Scott Allen (Oct 25, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/10/18/lofty-biotech-valuations-challenged-backlash-over-drug-costs/dnVypYVXdIYTbBYAdHpFWN/story.html Lofty biotech valuations challenged by backlash over drug costs], by Robert Weisman (Oct 17, 2015)
* The Commonwealth: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/health-care/baker-one-of-the-experts-consulted-by-health-policy-commission/ Baker one of the experts consulted by Health Policy Commission], by Bruce Mohl (Oct 5, 2015)
 
=== Sept 2015 ===
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/09/02/state-first-medical-marijuana-dispensary-serves-patients-first-two-months/8HLprn68dA4nfGOeuoidTN/story.html State’s first medical marijuana dispensary serves 1,500 patients in first two months], by Kay Lazar (Sept 2, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/09/02/lahey-beth-israel-deaconess-merger-talks/S2Xe7LrRin7sx9B5v4sjuO/story.html Lahey, Beth Israel Deaconess in merger talks], by Priyanka Dayal McCluskey (Sept 1, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/09/01/healthcosts/W470z61YbrKIhrS7xuDyVI/story.html Mass. health spending, led by soaring Medicaid costs, jumps in 2014], by Priyanka Dayal McCluskey (Sept 1, 2015)
 
=== Aug 2015 ===
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/08/13/thousands-disabled-people-need-reapply-for-masshealth-coverage/ht0mdfCe9xR8LrNZZcaA7L/story.html Thousands of disabled people need to reapply for MassHealth coverage], by Felice J. Freyer (Aug 13, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/08/12/partners-healthcare-open-urgent-care-clinics/ZvFxlwXYLjsgdg5pXHabZM/story.html Partners HealthCare to open urgent care clinics], by Priyanka Dayal McCluskey (Aug 12, 2015)
* Boston Herald: [https://www.bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_coverage/2015/08/state_boosts_pharmacy_checks_uncovers_more_reg_violations State boosts pharmacy checks, uncovers more reg violations], by Erin Smith (Aug 12, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/08/10/state-lawmakers-backed-consumers-and-health-plans-seek-rein-prescription-drug-costs/xfzRkTt2xFGRibEHkPOoYM/story.html State lawmakers, backed by consumers and health plans, seek to rein in prescription drug costs], by Robert Weisman (Aug 9, 2015)
 
=== July 2015 ===
* Wall St Journal: [http://www.wsj.com/articles/a-not-so-transparent-attempt-to-cap-drug-prices-1437342475 A Not-So-Transparent Attempt to Cap Drug Prices], by Robert A. Ingram (July 19, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/07/13/group-gives-health-insurers-low-grades-for-price-information-tools/nXjVsj4m0qXVNPz8ISS1CO/story.html Group gives health insurers low grades for price information tools], by Felice J. Freyer (July 13, 2015)
* The Commonwealth: [http://commonwealthmagazine.org/health-care/health-care-sticker-shock/ Health care sticker shock], by Jack Sullivan (July 7, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/07/05/its-growth-plans-thwarted-massachusetts-partners-looks-overseas/J9JWCRG5cexmAPaDQ4fX2N/story.html Its growth plans thwarted in Massachusetts, Partners looks overseas], by Priyanka Dayal McCluskey (July 5, 2015)
* Cape Cod Times: [http://www.capecodtimes.com/article/20150702/NEWS/150709889 Ballot bid tweaked to amend dispensary pot sales], by Christine Legere (July 2, 2015)
 
=== June 2015 ===
* WBUR: [http://commonhealth.wbur.org/2015/06/healey-ag-health-care-cost-report Mass. AG Shifts Health Care Costs Conversation To Behavioral Health], by Martha Bebinger (June 30, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/06/25/maine-and-new-hampshire-consumers-will-continue-get-health-insurance-subsidies/mRkwD8esYOMKvsj3DzqoSO/story.html Maine and New Hampshire consumers will continue to get health insurance subsidies], by Virgie Hoban (June 25, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/06/23/despite-law-hospitals-flummoxed-requests-for-price-information-survey-finds/4gfgPrC4J2NCWDcJpZhXZO/story.html Despite law, hospitals ‘flummoxed’ by requests for price information, survey finds], by Felice J. Freyer (June 24, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/06/22/baker-release-findings-state-opioid-crisis/yP4me9jqa4flJSabUDiNuJ/story.html Baker releases findings on state opioid crisis], by Felice J. Freyer (June 22, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/06/16/state-auditor-masshealth-spent-million-needlessly/mjtNZvvDy7S6OJfMk2S3JJ/story.html State auditor: MassHealth spent $500 million needlessly], by Felice J. Freyer (June 16, 2015)
 
=== May 2015 ===
* Boston Globe: [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/05/17/massachusetts-attorney-general-maura-healey-continues-probe-connector-software-developer/KTU4qzm8FVxKXZXmGWZY2I/story.html AG Maura Healey continues probe of Connector software developer], by Felice J. Freyer (May 15, 2015)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/05/10/report-alleges-cover-impending-connector-failure/Wzf7ra5GyIZV4l7bvqmtpL/story.html Report alleges cover-up of impending Health Connector failure], by Felice J. Freyer (May 10, 2015)
 
=== Apr 2015 ===
* Boston Business Journal: [http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/health-care/2015/04/new-study-says-mass-health-reform-wasnt-as.html New study says Mass. health reform wasn't as beneficial as you think], by Jessica Bartlett (Apr 13, 2015)
 
=== Oct 2014 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/10/28/partners-healthcare-seeking-control-its-destiny-faced-string-setbacks-under-gottlieb/5px0YnpjQsg4ybNTlUWyuK/story.html Partners HealthCare chief met a trail of resistance], by Robert Weisman and Priyanka Dayal McCluskey (Oct 29, 2014)
* Boston Herald: [http://www.bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_coverage/2014/10/state_s_former_obamacare_czar_has_new_job_at_firm_fixing_botched State’s former Obamacare czar has new job at firm fixing botched site], by Chris Cassidy (Oct 29, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/10/17/mass-general-preliminary-talks-with-two-partners-build-full-service-hospital-china/5QY3v0re1HG345Co2aXSNI/story.html Mass. General in talks to build hospital in China], by Liz Kowalczyk (Oct 18, 2014)
* Commonwealth Magazine: [http://www.commonwealthmagazine.org/Voices/Back-Story/2014/Summer/014-Connector-cost-debate.aspx#.VEGQdhYZiRM Connector cost debate], by Bruce Mohl (Oct 9, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2014/10/09/why-mass-health-connector-website-will-work/16SLglFM6s2uQ2lMEg2wjP/story.html Why the Mass. Health Connector website will work], by Maydad Cohen (Oct 9, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/10/09/official-connector-website-will-work-when-open-enrollment-starts-nov/dmKF4SZ2nHgzk2uq6CTchP/story.html Top official confident in Mass. Health Connector website], by Felice J. Freyer (Oct 9, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/10/09/official-connector-website-will-work-when-open-enrollment-starts-nov/dmKF4SZ2nHgzk2uq6CTchP/story.html Top official confident in Mass. Health Connector website], by Felice J. Freyer (Oct 9, 2014)
* Mass Live: [http://www.masslive.com/news/boston/index.ssf/2014/10/massachusetts_should_refund_10.html Massachusetts should refund $106M to U.S. for improper Medicaid reimbursements, report says], by the Associated Press (Oct 1, 2014)
* Mass Live: [http://www.masslive.com/news/boston/index.ssf/2014/10/massachusetts_should_refund_10.html Massachusetts should refund $106M to U.S. for improper Medicaid reimbursements, report says], by the Associated Press (Oct 1, 2014)
=== Sept 2014 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/09/16/how-much-will-connector-failure-cost-taxpayers-report-findings-dispute/nsTem995dqqtrpoPH6nn1N/story.html Cost of Health Connector’s website failure disputed], by Felice J. Freyer (Sept 17, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/09/16/how-much-will-connector-failure-cost-taxpayers-report-findings-dispute/nsTem995dqqtrpoPH6nn1N/story.html Cost of Health Connector’s website failure disputed], by Felice J. Freyer (Sept 17, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/09/11/connector-health-care-plans-for-will-cost-only-pennies-more/UO0l3BVBH0wZUgi2dapSAP/story.html Connector health plans for 2015 will rise by 1.6%], by Felice J. Freyer (Sept 12, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/09/11/connector-health-care-plans-for-will-cost-only-pennies-more/UO0l3BVBH0wZUgi2dapSAP/story.html Connector health plans for 2015 will rise by 1.6%], by Felice J. Freyer (Sept 12, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/08/31/medicalerrors/ZZNNR1g35AM1RdpahIkQpL/story.html When something medically goes wrong], by Liz Kowalczyk (Sept 1, 2014)
=== Aug 2014 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/08/29/the-most-and-least-profitable-professions-massachusetts/A90tpuSvjz3fFFr7a5okMN/igraphic.html The most (and least) profitable professions in Massachusetts], by Catherine Cloutier (Aug 29, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/08/29/the-most-and-least-profitable-professions-massachusetts/A90tpuSvjz3fFFr7a5okMN/igraphic.html The most (and least) profitable professions in Massachusetts], by Catherine Cloutier (Aug 29, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/08/14/thousands-will-need-reapply-for-health-insurance-state-shifts-new-website/emeb9gXcF5cV7YRUtnZ40H/story.html About 400,000 in Mass. must seek new health plan], by Felice J. Freyer (Aug 14, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/08/14/thousands-will-need-reapply-for-health-insurance-state-shifts-new-website/emeb9gXcF5cV7YRUtnZ40H/story.html About 400,000 in Mass. must seek new health plan], by Felice J. Freyer (Aug 14, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/08/14/massachusetts-hospitals-report-significant-increase-patient-safety-problems/WkByqhzIzmcBvhFPUZJalM/story.html Mass. hospitals’ mistakes list widens], by Liz Kowalczyk (Aug 14, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/08/08/connector/9OEeH60TkGLoh3SM4DzU6O/story.html Mass. sticking with its health insurance website], by Felice J. Freyer (Aug 8, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/08/08/connector/9OEeH60TkGLoh3SM4DzU6O/story.html Mass. sticking with its health insurance website], by Felice J. Freyer (Aug 8, 2014)
=== July 2014 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/07/22/massachusetts-unlikely-affected-health-care-rulings/IoELbaxax28SXhunwJzI7O/story.html Mass. unlikely to be affected by health care rulings], by Felice J. Freyer (July 22, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/07/22/massachusetts-unlikely-affected-health-care-rulings/IoELbaxax28SXhunwJzI7O/story.html Mass. unlikely to be affected by health care rulings], by Felice J. Freyer (July 22, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/07/10/new-health-insurance-website-software-passes-key-test/6zfUk1XJZjJSn5iC2alLpI/story.html New Mass. health insurance website passes key test], by Felice J. Freyer (July 10, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/07/10/new-health-insurance-website-software-passes-key-test/6zfUk1XJZjJSn5iC2alLpI/story.html New Mass. health insurance website passes key test], by Felice J. Freyer (July 10, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/07/01/audit-finds-doctors-criminal-cases-unreported/hez6ampFounHTZnayFRqBL/story.html Audit finds doctors’ criminal cases are underreported], by Liz Kowalczyk (July 2, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/06/30/budget-has-extra-money-cover-thousands-temporary-medicaid-program/9mEib7rJvYQYf3UbOn67yO/story.html No money set aside for shift in Medicaid], by Felice J. Freyer (July 1, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/06/30/budget-has-extra-money-cover-thousands-temporary-medicaid-program/9mEib7rJvYQYf3UbOn67yO/story.html No money set aside for shift in Medicaid], by Felice J. Freyer (July 1, 2014)
=== June 2014 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/06/24/attorney-general-partners-file-agreement-court-allowing-health-giant-expand-with-limits/7GrgJYIjb5r4NLpAoVvdSO/story.html Partners, Coakley file agreement on expansion], by Liz Kowalczyk (June 25, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/06/20/state-reaches-settlement-with-cgi-builder-botched-health-insurance-website/IIW25yQ7QqRek8d9nV3Z4J/story.html Deal reached on botched Mass. health site], by Felice J. Freyer (June 20, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/06/12/mass-health-connector-website-faces-critical-test-july/ap6jcj5DZkg4sKOQVn6aiJ/story.html Mass. Health Connector website faces critical test in July], by Felice J. Freyer (June 12, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/06/12/mass-health-connector-website-faces-critical-test-july/ap6jcj5DZkg4sKOQVn6aiJ/story.html Mass. Health Connector website faces critical test in July], by Felice J. Freyer (June 12, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/06/20/state-reaches-settlement-with-cgi-builder-botched-health-insurance-website/IIW25yQ7QqRek8d9nV3Z4J/story.html Deal reached on botched Mass. health site], by Felice J. Freyer (June 20, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/06/20/mass-paying-drop-builder-health-connector/ij9uxEFlSyjhomJ2p0dmHO/story.html Mass. paying $35m to drop builder of health website], by Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press (June 20, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/06/20/mass-paying-drop-builder-health-connector/ij9uxEFlSyjhomJ2p0dmHO/story.html Mass. paying $35m to drop builder of health website], by Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press (June 20, 2014)
=== May 2014 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/05/19/court-appointed-monitor-will-oversee-partners-healthcare-for-years/Eqqhh248xtbVf8DiCnjl8M/story.html 3-hospital takeover by Partners OK’d], by Liz Kowalczyk (May 20, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/05/08/estimated-price-tag-ensure-working-health-insurance-website-million/esvoRlXOhIREFARiy2wO8N/story.html New Mass. health website estimated to cost $121m], by Kay Lazar (May 8, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/05/08/estimated-price-tag-ensure-working-health-insurance-website-million/esvoRlXOhIREFARiy2wO8N/story.html New Mass. health website estimated to cost $121m], by Kay Lazar (May 8, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/05/05/mass-scrapping-flawed-health-insurance-website-saying-too-broken-fix/oVT1f1X9hE4jaNOfF5XaiP/story.html Mass. scrapping flawed health insurance website], by Liz Kowalczyk and Michael Levenson (May 5, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/05/05/mass-scrapping-flawed-health-insurance-website-saying-too-broken-fix/oVT1f1X9hE4jaNOfF5XaiP/story.html Mass. scrapping flawed health insurance website], by Liz Kowalczyk and Michael Levenson (May 5, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/03/17/massachusetts-dumping-health-insurance-website-contractor/XzEx5FjTVOyQKYauJ3klAI/story.html Mass. dumps health insurance website contractor], by Liz Kowalczyk (May 17, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/03/17/massachusetts-dumping-health-insurance-website-contractor/XzEx5FjTVOyQKYauJ3klAI/story.html Mass. dumps health insurance website contractor], by Liz Kowalczyk (May 17, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/editorials/2014/05/08/exit-plan-for-health-site-mess-deserves-scrutiny-its-own/oZVfyo1t1Wv1D1BQ5CH0JP/story.html Exit plan for health site mess deserves scrutiny of its own], editorial (May 8, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/editorials/2014/05/08/exit-plan-for-health-site-mess-deserves-scrutiny-its-own/oZVfyo1t1Wv1D1BQ5CH0JP/story.html Exit plan for health site mess deserves scrutiny of its own], editorial (May 8, 2014)
=== Apr 2014 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/04/10/medicare-releases-trove-data-showing-how-much-pays-individual-doctors-eye-specialists-top-list/M67FAO3RjiH4NZwCFs31mK/story.html 30 Mass. doctors split up $45 million from Medicare], by Liz Kowalczyk and Andrew Tran(Apr 10, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2014/04/03/massachusetts-health-connector-director-appears-before-congress-and-blames-contractor-for-site-failures/Wjv5eqQkpoJbjohMTroFvM/story.html Health Connector chief cites vendor for site woes], by Tracy Jan (Apr 3, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2014/04/03/massachusetts-health-connector-director-appears-before-congress-and-blames-contractor-for-site-failures/Wjv5eqQkpoJbjohMTroFvM/story.html Health Connector chief cites vendor for site woes], by Tracy Jan (Apr 3, 2014)
=== Mar 2014 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/03/27/massachusetts-extends-deadline-enroll-health-coverage/Zclwp8p7BS7NrmnwDgNaOO/story.html Mass. extends deadline to enroll in health coverage], by Michael Levenson (Mar 27, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/03/27/massachusetts-extends-deadline-enroll-health-coverage/Zclwp8p7BS7NrmnwDgNaOO/story.html Mass. extends deadline to enroll in health coverage], by Michael Levenson (Mar 27, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/03/17/state-dropping-contractor-that-created-troubled-health-insurance-website/FOmxfA7ayE9OIyOBGqxqfJ/story.html State dismisses health site firm], by Liz Kowalczyk (Mar 18, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/03/17/state-dropping-contractor-that-created-troubled-health-insurance-website/FOmxfA7ayE9OIyOBGqxqfJ/story.html State dismisses health site firm], by Liz Kowalczyk (Mar 18, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/03/04/some-drug-companies-have-slashed-payments-doctors-for-promotional-talks/JLMSJg3Z9ba3hEk56fWC6O/story.html Drug makers spending less on MD speakers], by Charles Ornstein, Eric Sagara and Ryann Grochowski Jones (Mar 4, 2014)
=== Feb 2014 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/02/27/state-troubled-insurance-website-may-not-fully-functioning-june-deadline/ldExRa0L3saK9FahW29eLP/story.html Mass. may give up on still-failing health site], by Carolyn Y. Johnson (Feb 27, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/02/27/state-troubled-insurance-website-may-not-fully-functioning-june-deadline/ldExRa0L3saK9FahW29eLP/story.html Mass. may give up on still-failing health site], by Carolyn Y. Johnson (Feb 27, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/health/blogs/white-coat-notes/2014/02/21/progress-reported-reducing-health-insurance-application-backlog/flJvufp8cSY1BZRGIqQ6vK/blog.html Progress reported on reducing health insurance application backlog], by Carolyn Y. Johnson (Feb 21, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/health/blogs/white-coat-notes/2014/02/21/progress-reported-reducing-health-insurance-application-backlog/flJvufp8cSY1BZRGIqQ6vK/blog.html Progress reported on reducing health insurance application backlog], by Carolyn Y. Johnson (Feb 21, 2014)
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* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/02/14/health-connector-has-backlog-paper-insurance-applications/n8IEAFGvEnlQPvd4NzsYlJ/story.html 50,000 filings for health coverage in limbo], by Michael Levenson (Feb 12, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/02/14/health-connector-has-backlog-paper-insurance-applications/n8IEAFGvEnlQPvd4NzsYlJ/story.html 50,000 filings for health coverage in limbo], by Michael Levenson (Feb 12, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/2014/02/10/murray-says-state-health-insurance-website-still-not-working-suggests-forensic-teams-for-state-child-welfare-agency/NJto0pb7YfI7Pkaxy3xsAN/story.html Murray criticizes health care site], by Michael Levenson and Liz Kowalczyk (Feb 10, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/2014/02/10/murray-says-state-health-insurance-website-still-not-working-suggests-forensic-teams-for-state-child-welfare-agency/NJto0pb7YfI7Pkaxy3xsAN/story.html Murray criticizes health care site], by Michael Levenson and Liz Kowalczyk (Feb 10, 2014)
=== Feb 2013 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/02/06/state-hires-tech-firm-fast-track-repairs-failed-insurance-website/4fSTX7QjVwr6YxYb8g4hrI/story.html State hires firm for $10 million to fix insurance website], by Chelsea Conaboy (Feb 6, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/02/06/state-hires-tech-firm-fast-track-repairs-failed-insurance-website/4fSTX7QjVwr6YxYb8g4hrI/story.html State hires firm for $10 million to fix insurance website], by Chelsea Conaboy (Feb 6, 2013)
=== Feb 2014 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/02/06/health-insurance-executive-lead-effort-fix-connector-online-marketplace/2ALJUpjAd7WB4d5KtD4RxO/story.html Insurance executive to help fix Health Connector site], by Chelsea Conaboy (Feb 6, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/02/06/health-insurance-executive-lead-effort-fix-connector-online-marketplace/2ALJUpjAd7WB4d5KtD4RxO/story.html Insurance executive to help fix Health Connector site], by Chelsea Conaboy (Feb 6, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/01/31/uninsured-left-without-health-coverage-despite-paying-state/CJI47zi7ijAnL3SeWu3E1M/story.html Some who sought health coverage remain uninsured], by Chelsea Conaboy (Jan 31, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/01/31/uninsured-left-without-health-coverage-despite-paying-state/CJI47zi7ijAnL3SeWu3E1M/story.html Some who sought health coverage remain uninsured], by Chelsea Conaboy (Jan 31, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/01/25/mass-officials-knew-problems-with-health-insurance-website-months-before-launch/j2eVrgSKleVRis5YUFAmTK/story.html State knew about troubles with health site], by Chelsea Conaboy (Jan 25, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/01/25/mass-officials-knew-problems-with-health-insurance-website-months-before-launch/j2eVrgSKleVRis5YUFAmTK/story.html State knew about troubles with health site], by Chelsea Conaboy (Jan 25, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/01/17/urgency-grows-around-fixing-massachusetts-health-insurance-website/IbH8YVU4P9bhgWu3Zlr9CN/story.html Pressure mounts to fix Mass. health site], by Chelsea Conaboy (Jan 17, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/01/17/urgency-grows-around-fixing-massachusetts-health-insurance-website/IbH8YVU4P9bhgWu3Zlr9CN/story.html Pressure mounts to fix Mass. health site], by Chelsea Conaboy (Jan 17, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/01/17/partners-healthcare-rebuts-state-report-says-expansion-south-shore-will-save-millions/2wGIQEELBo5HLkhjHguDRO/story.html Partners defends plan to expand], by Liz Kowalczyk (Jan 17, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/01/15/massachusetts-falls-far-short-health-insurance-sign-goal/0BfGR3rWN2fVa3A9yaH9rN/story.html Mass. falls short on health insurance sign-ups], by Chelsea Conaboy (Jan 15, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/01/15/massachusetts-falls-far-short-health-insurance-sign-goal/0BfGR3rWN2fVa3A9yaH9rN/story.html Mass. falls short on health insurance sign-ups], by Chelsea Conaboy (Jan 15, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/01/09/despite-fixes-some-left-uncertain-about-connector-health-insurance-coverage/L8gzHXCTV4QiM2CTdiV8JI/story.html Mass. Health Connector fraught with uncertainty], by Chelsea Conaboy (Jan 9, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/01/09/despite-fixes-some-left-uncertain-about-connector-health-insurance-coverage/L8gzHXCTV4QiM2CTdiV8JI/story.html Mass. Health Connector fraught with uncertainty], by Chelsea Conaboy (Jan 9, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/01/09/billions-dollars-wasted-massachusetts-each-year-unneeded-medical-care-says-policy-group/7Cfbz2dyRFMK5020l1LaaJ/story.html?p1=Article_Related_Box_Article Report finds billions wasted on health care], by Liz Kowalczyk (Jan 9, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/01/09/billions-dollars-wasted-massachusetts-each-year-unneeded-medical-care-says-policy-group/7Cfbz2dyRFMK5020l1LaaJ/story.html?p1=Article_Related_Box_Article Report finds billions wasted on health care], by Liz Kowalczyk (Jan 9, 2014)


=== 2013 ===
=== Dec 2013 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/01/09/despite-fixes-some-left-uncertain-about-connector-health-insurance-coverage/L8gzHXCTV4QiM2CTdiV8JI/story.html Mass., Vt. halt payments to firm behind health sites], by Tracy Jan (Dec 26, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2014/01/09/despite-fixes-some-left-uncertain-about-connector-health-insurance-coverage/L8gzHXCTV4QiM2CTdiV8JI/story.html Mass., Vt. halt payments to firm behind health sites], by Tracy Jan (Dec 26, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/12/20/with-connector-website-unworkable-state-processing-insurance-applications-offline/XmWHykx9RpPGaJcB11TlQL/story.html With health care website troubles, state turns to mail], by Chelsea Conaboy (Dec 20, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/12/20/with-connector-website-unworkable-state-processing-insurance-applications-offline/XmWHykx9RpPGaJcB11TlQL/story.html With health care website troubles, state turns to mail], by Chelsea Conaboy (Dec 20, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/12/11/brookline-psychiatric-hospital-resumes-taking-new-patients-under-state-oversight/j96hpAW2ILevC1clHwwV2H/story.html Brookline psychiatric hospital resumes taking patients], by (Dec 11, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/12/10/deloitte-executives-two-state-agencies-oversee-contracts-with-their-old-firm/R0wSqR8h1crwWuim8Hrt3K/story.html 2 Deloitte Consulting ex-staffers hold key state jobs], by Beth Healy and Megan Woolhouse (Dec 10, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/12/10/deloitte-executives-two-state-agencies-oversee-contracts-with-their-old-firm/R0wSqR8h1crwWuim8Hrt3K/story.html 2 Deloitte Consulting ex-staffers hold key state jobs], by Beth Healy and Megan Woolhouse (Dec 10, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/12/07/anxiety-builds-for-those-hoping-for-health-insurance-start-jan/UQJdkbY896SPzpbfbVzQ7I/story.html Problems continue to plague Mass. health marketplace], by Chelsea Conaboy (Dec 7, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/12/07/anxiety-builds-for-those-hoping-for-health-insurance-start-jan/UQJdkbY896SPzpbfbVzQ7I/story.html Problems continue to plague Mass. health marketplace], by Chelsea Conaboy (Dec 7, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/12/07/anxiety-builds-for-those-hoping-for-health-insurance-start-jan/UQJdkbY896SPzpbfbVzQ7I/story.html?p1=Article_Related_Box_Article Problems continue to plague Mass. health marketplace], by Chelsea Conaboy (Dec 7, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/12/07/anxiety-builds-for-those-hoping-for-health-insurance-start-jan/UQJdkbY896SPzpbfbVzQ7I/story.html?p1=Article_Related_Box_Article Problems continue to plague Mass. health marketplace], by Chelsea Conaboy (Dec 7, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2013/12/07/was-mitt-romney-right-questions-about-massachusetts-model-for-national-health-plan/qj78IzPtjrX4dnlH88B8mO/story.html Was Mitt Romney right about US health overhaul?], by Tracy Jan (Dec 7, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2013/12/07/was-mitt-romney-right-questions-about-massachusetts-model-for-national-health-plan/qj78IzPtjrX4dnlH88B8mO/story.html Was Mitt Romney right about US health overhaul?], by Tracy Jan (Dec 7, 2013)
=== Nov 2013 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/11/25/problems-persist-with-new-state-health-insurance-website/rD6ZZYiKAKtoJy8nqMoM7L/story.html Snarls in retooled Mass. insurance site], by Chelsea Conaboy (Nov 25, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/11/25/problems-persist-with-new-state-health-insurance-website/rD6ZZYiKAKtoJy8nqMoM7L/story.html Snarls in retooled Mass. insurance site], by Chelsea Conaboy (Nov 25, 2013)
=== Nov 2014 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/11/15/mass-health-connector-delays-online-sign-deadline-march/wJs9GakpzlJsFmBUzNLgCK/story.html Mass Health Connector delays online sign-up deadline to March 31], by Beth Healy (Nov 15, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/11/15/mass-health-connector-delays-online-sign-deadline-march/wJs9GakpzlJsFmBUzNLgCK/story.html Mass Health Connector delays online sign-up deadline to March 31], by Beth Healy (Nov 15, 2014)
=== Nov 2013 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/11/10/psychiatric-hospital-company-staffing-problems-nationally-overlooked-state-regulators/icFH8G6bkYLiI6QFPYFOxM/story.html National reviews of centers rare in mental health], by Chelsea Conaboy (Nov 11, 2013)
=== Oct 2013 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/10/29/many-differences-rollout-massachusetts-and-federal-health-plans/cFiYn6UDeFV1ZgTJqeEAeK/story.html Many differences between Mass., federal rollouts], by Chelsea Conaboy (Oct 30, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/10/31/senate-compounding-bill-would-exempt-hospital-pharmacies/4VbAj1gjBS0ECh84kes7NO/story.html Senate OK’s bill on drug mixing], by Chelsea Conaboy (Oct 21, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2013/10/12/why-hard-find-doctor/AZmAhh8DJowD63cIVF0vPO/story.html Why is it so hard to find a doctor?], by Michael Fitzgerald (Oct 13, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2013/10/12/why-hard-find-doctor/AZmAhh8DJowD63cIVF0vPO/story.html Why is it so hard to find a doctor?], by Michael Fitzgerald (Oct 13, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2013/10/12/who-are-winners-losers-health-reform-goes-national/M3OMovvf1OkbHLMnYIhgjP/story.html Exporting Romneycare], by James Cronin (Oct 13, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2013/10/12/who-are-winners-losers-health-reform-goes-national/M3OMovvf1OkbHLMnYIhgjP/story.html Exporting Romneycare], by James Cronin (Oct 13, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2013/10/12/when-romneycare-met-obamacare-big-changes-expect-massachusetts/4lMPvCS2fIDbInyhLBxxpL/story.html When Romneycare met Obamacare], by James Cronin (Oct 13, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2013/10/12/when-romneycare-met-obamacare-big-changes-expect-massachusetts/4lMPvCS2fIDbInyhLBxxpL/story.html When Romneycare met Obamacare], by James Cronin (Oct 13, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/10/01/state-making-headway-curbing-health-costs-but-leaders-worry-about-backsliding/vDc9bPJqQpr0kA7pzmc2WN/story.html Mass. making progress in containing health costs], by Liz Kowalczyk (Oct 2, 2013)
=== Sept 2013 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/09/16/health-care-industry-awaits-decision-regulators-partners-bid-acquire-south-shore-hospital/svS0Xv3SqzhAMTCsizSnaP/story.html Much riding on ruling on Partners expansion], by Liz Kowalczyk (Sept 17, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/09/14/connector-educating-residents-obamacare/A7k1gRRTBhaC50bqButX2H/story.html Mass. Health Connector offering guidance with new law], by Mitch Lipka (Sept 15, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/09/14/connector-educating-residents-obamacare/A7k1gRRTBhaC50bqButX2H/story.html Mass. Health Connector offering guidance with new law], by Mitch Lipka (Sept 15, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/08/31/arbour-psychiatric-hospitals-cited-for-staff-failures-three-deaths/baoXmioRt4G2P9UHRahMLP/story.html Staff failures cited in deaths at Arbour psychiatric centers], by Chelsea Conaboy (Sept 1, 2013)
=== Aug 2013 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/08/14/gap-insurer-payments-partners-and-competitors-surprises-mass-health-official/PXHbVgWarCwysBjCNnyi6I/story.html Gap in insurer payments to Partners surprises health official], by Liz Kowalczyk (Aug 14, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/08/14/partners-hospitals-doctors-top-health-payment-list/RMTqg0BAdLzFAEpBE8BmVO/story.html Partners hospitals, doctors top health-payment list], by Liz Kowalczyk (Aug 14, 2013)
=== July 2013 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/07/16/four-five-mass-pioneer-acos-cut-medical-spending-last-year-better-coordinating-care/UrH4895cjTxIw6qhY7lcCN/story.html Four of five Mass. pioneer ACOs cut medical spending last year by better coordinating care], by Liz Kowalczyk (July 17, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/07/20/hot-seat-with-health-connector-jean-yang/GMXAFtLV0URopJFLOoYGvN/story.html Health Connector adds plans, updates options], by Robert Weisman (July 21, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/07/20/hot-seat-with-health-connector-jean-yang/GMXAFtLV0URopJFLOoYGvN/story.html Health Connector adds plans, updates options], by Robert Weisman (July 21, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/07/11/patrick-repeal-employer-health-insurance-mandate-will-forward/Ub0m051K02BGwZOtOg8zSL/story.html Repeal of employer mandate moving forward, Patrick says], by Chelsea Conaboy (July 11, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/07/06/hospitals-report-more-errors-during-surgery-and-procedures-focus-shifts-outpatient-setting/ICoNj6uZd8ze2EdCKbBqAK/story.html Surgical errors rise in Mass. despite new controls], by Liz Kowalczyk (July 7, 2013)
=== June 2013 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/06/19/arbour-mental-health-clinics-cited-for-unlicensed-and-improperly-supervised-therapists/ffmGw7dnSCInmvF05Mb7FL/story.html Mental health clinics cited], by Chelsea Conaboy (June 20, 2013)
=== Apr 2013 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/04/14/report-states-don-adequately-inspect-compounding-pharmacies-track-their-drugs/m5fFdlsDnZBY1x2VG2jWDN/story.html Report says states not adequately tracking drugs], by Chelsea Conaboy (Apr 15, 2013)
=== Mar 2013 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/03/10/patients-surprised-high-medical-bills-challenge-hospital-overhead-charges/EY2x6jKTiPLiGXpSCyskKM/story.html Hospital charges bring a backlash], by Liz Kowalczyk (Mar 11, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/03/09/dea-status-quo-response-marijuana-research-satisfies-mass-medical-society/tVNXoOwxJQVIhaRdkEq5BK/story.html Doctors call for study of marijuana], by Chelsea Conaboy (Mar 9, 2013)
=== Feb 2013 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/02/28/study-authors-medical-school-conflict-interest-policies-more-enforcement-needed/g7autYKX3hTxGtBVutBxbJ/story.html Study authors: On medical school conflict of interest policies, more enforcement needed ], by Chelsea Conaboy (Feb 28, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2011/12/01/health-providers-advocates-criticize-institute-medicine-insurance-recommendations/w7JegW9ckR9yYT9WHTMmXN/story.html A data gap on Mass. doctors’ troubles], by Chelsea Conaboy (Feb 19, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/02/06/court-appointee-liquidate-sleep-healthcenters-chain/Pl0PBedZdqdmZTgU6FSrJJ/story.html Court appointee to liquidate Sleep HealthCenters chain], by Chelsea Conaboy (Feb 6, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/01/28/imperfect-measure-harvard-researchers-weigh-problems-with-hospital-readmission-rates/WMUxuJp0r9yKPDwX6CTefL/story.html Hospital penalty plan is faulted], by Chelsea Conaboy (Jan 28, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/01/27/visit-dermatologist-ends-with-operating-room-and-hospital-facility-charge-lahey-clinic-charges-hospital-fees-patient/OZsc5swPmUO7oCoU6k7gjJ/story.html A hospital fee, minus the hospital], by Liz Kowalczyk (Jan 27, 2013)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/01/13/more-than-third-doctors-say-they-yield-patient-requests-for-brand-name-drugs/hozzdwpjQBUhpGb3o12sSI/story.html Cheaper drugs often lose out], by Chelsea Conaboy (Jan 13, 2013)


=== 2012 ===
=== Dec 2012 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2012/12/03/study-medical-school-debt-may-prompt-hard-choices-for-primary-care-physicians/ICzRUWDDoaAfeSuhEqHL9O/story.html Young doctors’ debt can pinch], by Chelsea Conaboy (Dec 3, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2012/12/03/study-medical-school-debt-may-prompt-hard-choices-for-primary-care-physicians/ICzRUWDDoaAfeSuhEqHL9O/story.html Young doctors’ debt can pinch], by Chelsea Conaboy (Dec 3, 2012)
=== Nov 2012 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/politics/2012/11/06/massachusetts-voters-approve-ballot-measure-legalize-medical-marijuana/ecE64FD5S4qdRlcXcf2zqJ/story.html Mass. approves medical marijuana ballot question], by Chelsea Conaboy (Nov 7, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2012/11/05/hospitals-look-lower-readmission-rates-face-penalties/eGk2X8sPdhKdq1f7UXsJAP/story.html Hospitals look to lower readmission rates], by Chelsea Conaboy (Nov 5, 2012)
=== Oct 2012 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2012/10/18/research-into-marijuana-medical-benefits-limited-scientists-cite-challenge-studying-illegal-drug/f6Ydip4xF5VfFWEV9mpwYJ/story.html Law, policy thwart research on marijuana ], by Chelsea Conaboy (Oct 19, 2012)
=== Sept 2012 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/massachusetts/2012/09/09/medical-debt-massachusetts-persists-despite-health-law/QztpbflGjmUfVcf8J8tjbI/story.html Medical debt still problem in Mass.], by Chelsea Conaboy (Sept 12, 2012)
=== Aug 2012 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2012/08/15/journal-editorial-pay-for-performance-faulty-policy-medicine/UXCoYTe4PQYBmgxBYe5htK/story.html Journal editorial: Pay-for-performance a faulty policy in medicine], by Chelsea Conaboy (Aug 15, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2012/08/15/health-insurers-post-strong-quarterly-earnings/Rj9T0jcU6E8nwMcIEzzpSM/story.html?p1=Article_Related_Box_Article Health insurers’ earnings plunge for 2d quarter], by Robert Weisman (Aug 15, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2012/08/15/boston-largest-hospitals-many-chief-executives-earned-more-than-million/AJqDpCYatX9BAonloClqRJ/story.html Boston-area hospital bosses earn up to $3 million ], by Liz Kowalczyk (Aug 15, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2012/08/02/medicaid-managed-care-program-cost-taxpayers-million-last-year-report-says/jvSuH7cPYPEufKJloArTuN/story.html Medicaid managed care program doesn’t reduce fees, report says], by Chelsea Conaboy (Aug 3, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2012/07/31/massachusetts-health-cost-control-bill-contains-first-nation-fund-for-prevention-programs/5cFbdX1jOprApRqXpMsTII/story.html Cost-control bill aims to reduce illnesses], by Kay Lazar (Aug 1, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2012/07/31/key-provisions-cost-control-bill/vrdm9AlGAwQHph61hPGbcO/story.html Key provisions of the cost-control bill], by Liz Kowalczyk (Aug 1, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2012/07/31/health-care-cost-control-bill-sent-governor-patrick-says-will-sign/9u9ndIQ8XidejMK3Tjlv8I/story.html Mass. lawmakers pass health care bill], by Liz Kowalczyk and Chelsea Conaboy (Aug 1, 2012)
=== July 2012 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/07/18/state-needs-take-stock-before-expanding-health-payment-methods-employers-methods-rejecting-state-needs-take-stock-before-expanding-health-payment/12nbA6ag2uUOCihzjFk7OI/story.html State needs to take stock before expanding health payment methods employers are rejecting], by Eric Beyer A(July 18, 2012)
=== July 2014 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/07/17/massachusetts-health-care-cost-containment-option-could-affect-life-sciences-economy/RmGozgkSTGEwgsOnJ7Zc8J/story.html Massachusetts’ health care cost containment option could affect life sciences economy], by Robert Brown (July 17, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/07/17/massachusetts-health-care-cost-containment-option-could-affect-life-sciences-economy/RmGozgkSTGEwgsOnJ7Zc8J/story.html Massachusetts’ health care cost containment option could affect life sciences economy], by Robert Brown (July 17, 2014)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/editorials/2012/07/15/health-care-bill-should-focus-areas-broad-agreement/LjKsAgYSWoOcScxl4p052L/story.html State health care bill should focus on areas of broad agreement], editorial (July 15, 2014)
=== July 2012 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/07/16/reducing-payments-hospitals-doesn-reduce-health-care-costs-just-shifts-them-someone-else-reducing-hospital-payments-just-shifts-costs-someone/JkVbrdAmOLrLm3CVMFjQeL/story.html Reducing payments to hospitals doesn’t reduce health care costs, it just shifts them to someone else], by Lynn Nicholas (July 16, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/07/16/reducing-payments-hospitals-doesn-reduce-health-care-costs-just-shifts-them-someone-else-reducing-hospital-payments-just-shifts-costs-someone/JkVbrdAmOLrLm3CVMFjQeL/story.html Reducing payments to hospitals doesn’t reduce health care costs, it just shifts them to someone else], by Lynn Nicholas (July 16, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2012/07/11/blue-cross-global-payment-plan-reduces-health-spending-percent-study-finds/Ipz0uRBGUUkVwP49LfcFmN/story.html Blue Cross plan shows reduction in spending], by Liz Kowalczyk (July 11, 2012)
=== June 2012 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/06/22/the-lesson-from-abroad-spending-more-doesn-always-lead-better-care-spending-more-doesn-always-lead-better-care/HDBk0mImxzGURJwXjnKfGN/story.html The lesson from abroad: spending more doesn’t always lead to better care], by Dr. Daniel Vasella (June 22, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2012/06/21/records-online-clash-over-mental-care-privacy/hiK4q0NYRjaV4qPveAwz1I/story.html As records go online, clash over mental care privacy], by Liz Kowalczyk (June 21, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/06/21/years-later-weld-deregulation-hospital-rates-looms-large-root-today-cost-crisis-weld-action-root-health-care-cost-crisis/x8RD0if5Mhgoooq5A4ZYmK/story.html 20 years later, Weld’s deregulation of hospital rates looms large as the root of today’s cost crisis], by Philip W. Johnston (June 21, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/06/21/years-later-weld-deregulation-hospital-rates-looms-large-root-today-cost-crisis-weld-action-root-health-care-cost-crisis/x8RD0if5Mhgoooq5A4ZYmK/story.html 20 years later, Weld’s deregulation of hospital rates looms large as the root of today’s cost crisis], by Philip W. Johnston (June 21, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/06/19/how-can-government-improve-health-care-put-away-red-tape/N6Rd5LW8WSYSjeu3XXMDgL/story.html Put away the red tape], by Dr. Allan H. Ropper, Dr. Anthony A. Amato, and Dr. Martin A. Samuels (June 19, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/06/19/how-can-government-improve-health-care-put-away-red-tape/N6Rd5LW8WSYSjeu3XXMDgL/story.html Put away the red tape], by Dr. Allan H. Ropper, Dr. Anthony A. Amato, and Dr. Martin A. Samuels (June 19, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/06/15/mass-has-too-many-hospitals-for-its-own-good/04XbLkQhMqzpjVKMOh0JMK/story.html Mass. has too many hospitals for its own good], by Shannon Brownlee (June 15, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/06/15/mass-has-too-many-hospitals-for-its-own-good/04XbLkQhMqzpjVKMOh0JMK/story.html Mass. has too many hospitals for its own good], by Shannon Brownlee (June 15, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/06/13/health-care-system-needs-more-freedom-and-competition-not-less/0APpFg6grhl0lV0OoXcMWI/story.html Health care system needs more freedom and competition, not less], by Jeff Jacoby (June 13, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/06/06/without-patient-centered-health-plans-beacon-hill-using-same-tired-script/0C9OUiJRa9YkSFCrTOgB9N/story.html Without patient-centered health plans, Mass. is using the same tired script], by Josh Archambault (June 6, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/06/05/hospitals-need-coordinate-better-deliver-best-care-and-save-money-hospitals-need-coordinate-better/YioKlA2xf4qNdgN328QSbO/story.html Hospitals need to coordinate better to deliver the best care — and save money], by Mike Coyne (June 5, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/06/01/single-payer-health-care-would-save-billions-for-massachusetts/yNTLRlKucgdJCUCU3P5arM/story.html Single-payer health care would save billions for Massachusetts], by David U. Himmelstein and Steffie Woolhandler (June 1, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/06/01/single-payer-health-care-would-save-billions-for-massachusetts/yNTLRlKucgdJCUCU3P5arM/story.html Single-payer health care would save billions for Massachusetts], by David U. Himmelstein and Steffie Woolhandler (June 1, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/02/22/state-insurance-exchange-awarded-million-adjust-affordable-care-act/JqI8tEXHCvtQMQQEHeu2DJ/story.html], by Chelsea Conaboy (Feb 22, 2012)
 
=== May 2012 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/05/29/less-hospital-power-could-mean-lower-health-care-prices-massachusetts/QiKj8JxEawNRlg14DzLkmI/story.html Less hospital power could mean lower health care prices in Mass.], editorial (May 30, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/05/24/health-care-will-test-gov-patrick-skills/IY43cgCJG5KDJtKvo64tjO/story.html Health care will test Gov. Patrick’s skills], by Scot Lehigh (May 25, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2012/05/26/health-care-costs-can-bite/kSuPmJ7IAaEw7QCUQpk47L/story.html Health care costs can bite], by Joanna Weiss (May 17, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2012/05/08/mass-plans-vie-for-savings-health-care/b2LcoO4fKCNgUOUOv8brSI/story.html 2 Mass. plans vie for savings on health care], by Liz Kowalczyk (May 9, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2012/05/07/legislative-debate-begins-partners-healthcare-campaign-touts-its-cost-cutting/Fqfs1H4Qqv8ajb8M7iVPVM/story.html As legislative debate begins, Partners HealthCare ad campaign touts its cost-cutting], by Chelsea Conaboy (May 7, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2012/05/04/house-releases-plan-control-health-care-costs-predicts-billion-savings/ytjTwRu3xxwEw0VpaxuHkO/story.html House targets health spending], by Liz Kowalczyk (May 4, 2012)
 
=== Mar 2012 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/03/06/two-harvard-teaching-hospitals-pay-primary-care-doctors-incentives-take-new-patients/nhGZmoQNWsWAuAAEh7UcEM/story.html Doctors’ pay rises with new patients], by Liz Kowalczyk (Mar 6, 2012)
 
=== Feb 2012 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/02/22/state-insurance-exchange-awarded-million-adjust-affordable-care-act/JqI8tEXHCvtQMQQEHeu2DJ/story.html State insurance exchange awarded $11.6 million to adjust to Affordable Care Act], by Chelsea Conaboy (Feb 22, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/02/08/massachusetts-releases-report-cards-hospital-acquired-infections/LjCj07vz5KVu2MxiefkJ2K/story.html Mass. releases data on hospital infections], by Liz Kowalczyk (Feb 9, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/01/30/cost-controlled-health-coverage-gaining-ground-mass/awP5QMTXU5kzBULRMIYKiM/story.html Cost-controlled health coverage gaining ground], by Liz Kowalczyk (Jan 30, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/01/30/cost-controlled-health-coverage-gaining-ground-mass/awP5QMTXU5kzBULRMIYKiM/story.html Cost-controlled health coverage gaining ground], by Liz Kowalczyk (Jan 30, 2012)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2012/01/09/understanding-accountable-health-care-organization/nuQjojrpZiOkzk1kwD79LO/story.html Understanding accountable health care organizations], by (Jan 9, 2012)


=== 2011 ===
=== 2011 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2011/11/17/mass-families-longer-pay-most-health-insurance-premiums/krhFhE5MqA5B68DgT6cawK/story.html Mass. families no longer pay the most in health insurance premiums], by Chelsea Conaboy (Nov 17, 2011)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2011/11/17/mass-families-longer-pay-most-health-insurance-premiums/krhFhE5MqA5B68DgT6cawK/story.html Mass. families no longer pay the most in health insurance premiums], by Chelsea Conaboy (Nov 17, 2011)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2011/11/03/mass-health-leaders-say-they-can-control-costs-themselves/d6rEUTGfkKXwil9dovv3tJ/story.html Mass. health leaders say they can control costs themselves], by Liz Kowalczyk (Nov 4, 2011)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2011/10/20/most-mass-want-state-action-health-care-costs-poll-finds/T0IeSoXKWGpTZh8Ru6rFEJ/story.html Poll says most want state action to cut cost of health care], by Chelsea Conaboy (Oct 21, 2011)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2011/10/20/most-mass-want-state-action-health-care-costs-poll-finds/T0IeSoXKWGpTZh8Ru6rFEJ/story.html Poll says most want state action to cut cost of health care], by Chelsea Conaboy (Oct 21, 2011)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2011/09/19/study-looks-who-remains-uninsured-mass/0b2YgYCFvobShFkBvnKGtI/story.html Cost still a barrier for the uninsured, study says], by Chelsea Conaboy (Sept 19, 2011)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2011/09/19/study-looks-who-remains-uninsured-mass/0b2YgYCFvobShFkBvnKGtI/story.html Cost still a barrier for the uninsured, study says], by Chelsea Conaboy (Sept 19, 2011)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2011/09/14/legislator-seeks-cuts-highest-health-payments/92HW0BjvMKDx8njb4EYyNO/story.html Lawmaker targets health care dollars], by Liz Kowalczyk (Sept 14, 2011)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2011/05/30/romney-and-health-care-thick-history/z2jPy1zwUSlGoiaGb5sSpJ/story.html Romney and health care: In the thick of history], by Brian C. Mooney (May 30, 2011)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2011/05/30/romney-and-health-care-thick-history/z2jPy1zwUSlGoiaGb5sSpJ/story.html Romney and health care: In the thick of history], by Brian C. Mooney (May 30, 2011)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2011/06/26/romneycare-revolution-that-basically-worked/NFA7PegcV0Nf0lK8PNYWpJ/story.html ‘RomneyCare’ — a revolution that basically worked], by Brian C. Mooney (June 26, 2011)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2011/06/26/romneycare-revolution-that-basically-worked/NFA7PegcV0Nf0lK8PNYWpJ/story.html ‘RomneyCare’ — a revolution that basically worked], by Brian C. Mooney (June 26, 2011)
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=== 2008 ===
=== 2008 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2005/06/22/romney-eyes-penalties-for-those-lacking-insurance/nq24PsjA5kWOfZpNfZhWoJ/story.html Medical costs still burden many despite insurance], by Kay Lazar (June 22, 2008)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2005/06/22/romney-eyes-penalties-for-those-lacking-insurance/nq24PsjA5kWOfZpNfZhWoJ/story.html Medical costs still burden many despite insurance], by Kay Lazar (June 22, 2008)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/specials/2008/12/21/fueled-profits-healthcare-giant-takes-aim-suburbs/hVExi2njp1hUFhQIyRUmuO/story.html Fueled by profits, a healthcare giant takes aim at suburbs ], by the Globe Spotlight Team (Dec 21, 2008)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/specials/2008/11/16/healthcare-system-badly-out-balance/j2ushYtZTBiCSxxUtQegbN/story.html A healthcare system badly out of balance], by the Globe Spotlight Team (Nov 16, 2008)


=== 2007 ===
=== 2007 ===
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2007/07/13/free-care-may-come-cost-poor/I7cDPvyBy2BCJKMDYSG2aN/story.html ], by Alice Dembner (Jul 13, 2007)
* Boston Globe: [http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2007/07/13/free-care-may-come-cost-poor/I7cDPvyBy2BCJKMDYSG2aN/story.html Free care may come at a cost to poor], by Alice Dembner (Jul 13, 2007)


=== 2006 ===
=== 2006 ===
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== Reports ==
== Reports ==
* Pioneer Institute: [http://www.scribd.com/doc/264652367/MassConnector-Whistleblowers-FULL Whistleblowers Expose the Massachusetts Connector - A Behind-The-Scenes Account of What Went Wrong], by Josh Archambault (May 11, 2015)
* [[Media:The Health Connector Autopsy Report — Medium.pdf|The Health Connector Autopsy Report]], by Ed Lyons (Aug 26, 2014)
* [[Media:The Health Connector Autopsy Report — Medium.pdf|The Health Connector Autopsy Report]], by Ed Lyons (Aug 26, 2014)
** Report coverage on [http://willbrownsberger.com/health-connector-report/ State Sen. Will Brownsberger's forum]
** Report coverage on [http://willbrownsberger.com/health-connector-report/ State Sen. Will Brownsberger's forum]
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