Archive for April 2022
Viewpoint: Covid has shown that telehealth works
Clinicians at Walden Behavioral Care in Dedham write, "While telehealth cannot always replace in-person services, having options offers patients the best of both worlds, where they have more control over their treatment paths and thus are more likely to stick with them long-term." Read More
Read MoreMass. and Cass residents, businesses seek limits on BMC’s use of hotel
“We’re saying as neighbors, you must tell us when you are leaving, that this is a one-year lease and it won’t be renewed,” said Steve Fox, chair of the South End Forum group, of BMC’s use of the Roundhouse hotel for addiction treatment. Read More
Read MoreBoston VCs react to ‘eerie lack of IPOs’ in Q1
In a report released Thursday, PitchBook researchers described the first three months of the year as categorized by "an eerie lack of IPOs or large exits," with only $33.6 billion in U.S. exit value posted after three consecutive quarters over $192 billion. Read More
Read MoreBizSpotlight: Lukasa
Lukasa, a Business and Technology Consulting Firm, Read More
Read MoreState raises health care cost growth benchmark, citing Covid-19
Chair Stuart Altman said that while he’s concerned about rising costs and understands that the commission has to keep its foot on the brake to lower prices, he didn’t want to leave the health care system harmed after the pandemic. Read More
Read MoreMass. offers gifts cards, Six Flags passes for Covid-19 shots
Free skating, $25 gift cards and Six Flags passes are some of the perks the state is offering for people who get their Covid-19 shots. Read More
Read MoreArchitectural firm to cut Boston office space by more than half
The design and engineering giant plans to consolidate its two local offices into a new location in the Financial District. Read More
Read MoreAfter two-year lull, Boston throws itself a block party
The city came alive Wednesday after a two-year time-out for the Boston Blooms Block Party. Read More
Read MoreHouse budget eschews Baker tax cuts, invests in child care
Asked why the House budget proposal includes none of Gov. Baker’s tax breaks, Speaker Ron Mariano said, “we felt they weren’t necessary at the time." Read More
Read MoreStartup founder’s washable yoga mat grabs Oscars stars’ attention
Donna Lee was invited to a pre-Academy Awards party where she presented her yoga mat to celebrities like Viola Davis and Anthony Anderson. By day, she works in transportation systems management for MassDOT. But in her free time, she’s building a yoga-mat business that is gaining national attention from celebrities. The mats are produced in…
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