Archive for June 2023
Report: Health inequities cost a ‘staggering’ $5.9B yearly
In the wake of the report’s release, healthcare leaders gathered Tuesday for what they called the first health equity trends summit in the country to discuss the economic burden of disproportionate care for populations of color in Massachusetts. Read More
Read MoreLiberty Mutual to sunset Safe Auto brand for home, auto policies
Overall, the yearlong integration into Liberty went "better than everybody thought it would," said Kim Garland, who stepped down as State Auto president at the one-year mark this spring. Read More
Read MoreStarry names new CEO ahead of expected exit from ‘reorganization’ bankruptcy
The Internet provider filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in February this year amid capital raise issues, but continued operations. Read More
Read MoreFormer Bose leaders create in-ear blood flow wearable for long Covid, POTS patients
Co-founders Daniel Lee and Paul Jin say this new technology could help better understand symptoms like fainting, brain fog or headaches that are tied to illnesses like long COVID and POTS. Read More
Read MoreBarts and Snows Ice Cream company to return $60,000, pay fine, officials say
An ice cream company that sells its products in stores such as Stop & Shop and Whole Foods is to return $60,000 to investors who were sold unregistered percentage interests and will need to pay a fine of $50,000. Read More
Read More278 David’s Bridal leases across the U.S. up for sale, including in Mass.
Five David’s Bridal locations are on the market in Massachusetts, with seven more leases for sale across New England. Read More
Read MoreCommentary: Eliminating noncompetes will hurt trade secret protections
A Boston intellectual property lawyer writes that "a complete ban of noncompete agreements is not the solution." Read More
Read MoreGood News Tuesday: New England Revolution scores a goal for Special Olympics Massachusetts
New England Revolution players, coaches, fans and partners joined recently with Special Olympics Massachusetts for Bowl for a Goal presented by Arbella Insurance. Read More
Read MoreSmall businesses have an edge on remote work. Here’s how they do it.
New research shows that smaller companies that have embraced remote work cite higher performance among their workers, better employee retention and strong corporate culture. Read More
Read MoreParatek Pharmaceuticals plans to go private in $462M deal
Paratek has 268 employees. The company said there are currently no plans to close its Boston office. Read More
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