Posts by ericg
Survey finds Logan’s improvements aren’t enough to boost satisfaction ratings
Recent improvements at Logan aren’t enough to yet make a considerable difference a in J.D. Power airport satisfaction survey. Read More
Read MoreProposed restrictions on electricity competition spark debate
Advocates for a competitive energy market say electric customers prefer a choice of where they can purchase electricity, pushing back against proposed legislation aimed to protect them against what a recent state report found were significantly higher prices. Read More
Read MorePoint32Health’s new Social Inequality Index is aimed at shrinking health disparities
The parent company of Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare is hoping to help reduce disparities between different racial, geographic and other populations. Read More
Read MoreMorphic Therapeutic stock nosedives on disappointing trial data
With two Big Pharmas abandoning partnerships and its only clinical-stage drug posting less-than-encouraging data, Waltham’s Morphic Therapeutic has had a rough couple of years. Read More
Read MoreMassachusetts State House: spotlight on Latino leadership
This Hispanic Heritage Month, El Planeta took the opportunity to converse with several Latinos working at the Massachusetts State House, highlighting their contributions and experiences. Read More
Read MoreValo Health enters $2.7B pact with Novo Nordisk to develop heart drugs
The Denmark drug giant will use Valo’s platform that uses real-world patient data and AI computation to speed up the delivery and development process. Read More
Read MoreInno on the Road: New startups entering Maine ecosystem already have an impact
Organizations like Northeastern University and EforAll are expanding into Maine. There are already early signs of success, including a rise of VC funding in the state and the praise of local founders. Read More
Read MoreA new push to promote Asian art and culture around Boston is underway
"When it comes to AAPI representation, leadership, visibility and belonging, the arts play a really important role in terms of elevating and honoring and celebrating our identity, our heritage and our shared stories.” Read More
Read MoreResearch: Biases against Black-sounding first names can lead to discrimination in hiring
From The Conversation: Biases against Black-sounding first names can lead to discrimination in hiring, especially when employers make decisions in a hurry, new research shows. Read More
Read MoreInsurtech company backed by Google’s AI fund raises $100M
In an interview, Openly CEO Ty Harris explained that the Series D round will cover operations and also "feeds" the company’s balance sheet to keep up with the premium growth. Read More
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