Category Archives: Health Care
Home Care for disabled criticized
BY MATTHEW KAPLAN FOR THE DAILY NEWS TRIBUNE BOSTON – Citing a history of discrimination, advocates met at a forum Wednesday to address problems those with disabilities face in receiving adequate medical care. “Our current health care system creates a … Continue reading
Filed under Health Care, Matthew Kaplan
Nurses press for patient limits
BY JEN JUDSON AND MATTHEW KAPLAN FOR THE METROWEST DAILY NEWS BOSTON – Renewing a long-standing lobbying effort, nurses implored legislators yesterday to pass a bill that would set nurse-to-patient ratios for the state’s hospitals. “Hospitals can truly not continue … Continue reading
Filed under Health Care, Jen Judson, Matthew Kaplan
Hopedale mental health club protests potential cuts on Beacon Hill
BY GREGORY KWASNIK FOR THE MILFORD DAILY NEWS BOSTON – Members of a Hopedale mental health center joined other protesters to march on Gov. Deval Patrick’s office yesterday, objecting to potential budget cuts they say would hobble the state’s mental … Continue reading
Filed under Greg Kwasnik, Health Care
Rotenberg Center’s controversial shock therapy on hot seat at State House hearing
BY SARA BROWN FOR THE PATRIOT LEDGER BOSTON – State Rep. Jeffrey Sánchez stood behind his disabled nephew Brandon in a State House hearing room, their hands entwined. The lawmaker restrained the 32-year-old as he swayed and groaned. To their … Continue reading
Filed under Health Care, Politics, Sara Brown
Advocates make case to save ‘clubhouses’ from budget ax
BY MATTHEW KAPLAN FOR THE DAILY NEWS TRIBUNE BOSTON – Warning that the end may be near for the state’s 32 “clubhouses” for the mentally ill, some 700 advocates gathered for a Beacon Hill rally yesterday to protest the possible … Continue reading
Filed under Health Care, Matthew Kaplan
Guardians could force mental treatment under bill
BY MATTHEW KAPLAN FOR THE DAILY NEWS TRIBUNE BOSTON – A bill presented to a legislative committee Wednesday would make it easier to force the mentally ill into outpatient treatment and would ensure that their guardians and loved ones can … Continue reading
Filed under Health Care, Matthew Kaplan
Local legislators look to force insurance firms to cover autism
BY GREGORY KWASNIK FOR THE MILFORD DAILY NEWS BOSTON – Eight area lawmakers have joined with 111 legislators – more than half of the state’s Legislature have co-signed a bill that would require Massachusetts health insurance providers to cover autism … Continue reading
Filed under Greg Kwasnik, Health Care
Legislators push single-payer health care in Massachusetts
BY GREGORY KWASNIK FOR THE MILFORD DAILY NEWS BOSTON – A group of 51 legislators – including two area lawmakers – is trying to push the state’s landmark 2006 health care reform law even further by establishing single-payer health care. … Continue reading
Filed under Greg Kwasnik, Health Care
Protest leads to arrest of 11
BY MATTHEW KAPLAN FOR THE DAILY NEWS TRIBUNE NEWTON – Police on Thursday arrested 11 people on trespassing charges during a protest at health insurance giant CIGNA’s office at a Rte. 16 office park. The 11 were among more than … Continue reading
Filed under Health Care, Matthew Kaplan
Activists for disabled continue vigil outside governor’s office
BY SARA BROWN FOR THE PATRIOT LEDGER BOSTON – About 30 advocates for the disabled, some wearing “Do I Matter?” and “Where Will I Work?” stickers, filled seats in the lobby outside Gov. Deval Patrick’s State House office on Thursday. … Continue reading
Filed under Health Care, Sara Brown
