Massachusetts Senate passes bill to overhaul primary care

The measure would require hospitals, clinicians, and commercial insurers to increase spending on primary care.

Baystate’s CEO, who wrote book on how to fire employees, lays off workers at Greenfield hospital, union says

Hospital system’s CEO wrote a recent book on how to fire employees with ‘compassion.'

A city’s push for facial recognition on public buses ignites debate over security and privacy

Supporters and opponents alike view the effort as a major litmus test for tapping the AI-powered software on a US public transportation system.

Hanscom Field debuts commercial flights to Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket

New flights from Hanscom Field in Bedford are poised to carry passengers in nine-seat jets to popular summer destinations, including Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

FDA panel considers a first-of-its-kind flu vaccine using mRNA technology

In a study of 40,000 people age 50 and older, Moderna’s mRNA vaccine reduced flu cases by about 27% compared to those given another routinely used vaccine brand.

FDA advisory panel endorses Moderna mRNA flu vaccine that was subject of controversy

The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted unanimously that the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks for both adults aged 50 to 64, and those 65 and older.

Stocks rise on Wall Street, erasing much of their loss from a day earlier

US futures were higher early Thursday, while oil prices fell.