BOSTON — Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joan B. Lovely (D-Salem) is pleased to announce the Massachusetts Legislature passed legislation that will close loopholes in the health care market regulatory process exposed by the collapse of Steward Health Care, increase financial transparency by gathering more information regarding hospital finances, and assist in maintaining a … [Read more...] about Legislature Passes Major Health Care Oversight Legislation, Regulates Private Equity
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Massachusetts legislature approves opioid crisis bill
Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joan B. Lovely (D-Salem) announced that the Massachusetts Legislature has approved legislation to combat the opioid crisis and support residents living with substance use disorder (SUD). The bill, H.5143, An Act Relative to Treatments and Coverage for Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Coach Licensure, expands non-opioid pain treatments, … [Read more...] about Massachusetts legislature approves opioid crisis bill
Peabody earns Green Community recognition
Peabody was officially awarded its designation of being a Green Community at a seminar Friday November 22 when state officials gifted the city a plaque and street sign commemorating the honor. An official designation as a Green Community was granted by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) in April on Earth Day, making Peabody a part of the 294 other cities … [Read more...] about Peabody earns Green Community recognition
City Council moves closer to complying with MBTA zoning law
The City Council discussed plans to comply with the state’s MBTA Zoning laws before the Dec. 31 deadline during last Thursday’s meetings. After last month's proposal for compliance included areas of undeveloped land that would allow for the building of around 1,700 new units, the city worked with consultants to come up with new options for districting that would ensure the … [Read more...] about City Council moves closer to complying with MBTA zoning law
Senate expands coverage for Down Syndrome treatment, breast cancer screenings
BOSTON — Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joan B. Lovely (D-Salem) announces the Massachusetts Senate passed a bill expanding breast cancer screening services that must be covered by health insurers in the state. H.4918, An Act Relative to Medically Necessary Breast Screenings and Exams for Equity and Early Detection requires health insurance providers, including the Group … [Read more...] about Senate expands coverage for Down Syndrome treatment, breast cancer screenings