CHIA in the News

State taking temperature of healthcare workforce

Licensed healthcare providers from various specialties will be receiving questionnaires from health officials as the state tries to better understand workforce challenges and career advancement aspirations.

Tufts Medicine reports $46 million losses, but some see signs of stability

In a year marked by climbing health care costs and looming federal funding cuts, Tufts Medicine appears to be holding financially steady.

Boston Globe June 4, 2026

UnitedHealth insurer defrauded MassHealth out of $100 million, AG lawsuit alleges

Pressure to increase revenue and profit in the Medicaid plan in the state led the company?"s top Massachusetts executive to quit, according to the complaint.

Boston Globe May 29, 2026

Children are showing more signs of anxiety, pediatric study shows

Visits for anxiety grew more than any other prominent mental health diagnosis in recent years, according to a review.

Boston Globe May 24, 2026

Blue Cross, Point32Health insurers rebound after years of GLP-1 drug-related losses

Massachusetts' largest health insurers posted gains after they stopped automatically covering GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, a controversial decision.

Boston Globe May 15, 2026

The mental health system needs more money -- but from where?

With low reimbursements, too few providers accept insurance.

Boston Globe May 11, 2026

Norwood Hospital was done in by inadequate state regulations. Here is the fix.

Massachusetts has shown it knows how to prevent the next Norwood-like crisis. The question is whether it will build the tools to help the communities already living through one.

Common Wealth Beacon May 9, 2026

Worcester's oldest free medical program opens new, larger space

Move comes as demand for free care expands due in part to federal cuts.