Posts by ericg
Commentary: Health plans need to cover broader behavioral health services
Massachusetts launched a network of community behavioral health centers in 2023. But many health insurers don’t cover all of the services available there. A pending bill would address that. Read More
Read MoreMerger of two Cape chambers creates ‘more efficient’ advocate
The merger has bumped the chamber up from seventh to second place on our annual list of largest chambers in the state. Read More
Read MoreState auditor finds mismanagement, procedural inequities at Cannabis Control Commission
An audit of the state’s cannabis agency found that mismanagement and a lack of internal controls at the commission has resulted in lost revenue, violations of state regulations and procedural inequities. Read More
Read MoreThe Playbook: These generations are being hit hardest by burnout
In this edition of The Playbook, we spotlight the employees who are being hit hardest by burnout, as well as CEO departures and more. Read More
Read MoreSticker shock is coming for employer health plans in 2026. Here’s why.
An increasingly popular class of drugs is just one of the factors fueling the sticker shock. Read More
Read MoreFormer Bridj CEO to take AI aviation company public via SPAC
Matt George, whose bus startup Bridj was acquired in 2017, is taking his company Merlin public on the Nasdaq in early 2026. Read More
Read More‘Vertical AI’ highlighted as key to startup success in new report
In its 2025 annual AI innovation report, Bessemer Venture Partners highlighted three emerging trends for success in the AI landscape, but said one of them has the “most potential for change.” Read More
Read MoreInside Workbar: How activity-based zones set this Boston co-working space apart
I thought I had seen everything there was to see, but it turns out co-working spaces can vary pretty dramatically. My most recent visit was to our neighbors downtown at Workbar, and I realized that there’s still a lot to see and learn about co-working spaces. Read More
Read MoreOne of the largest Mass. law firms names new co-managing partner
The new leader has worked at the firm for his entire legal career of nearly 30 years. Read More
Read MoreBoston consulting firm sues acquirer of Desktop Metal, claiming unpaid fees
Charles River Associates claims it was not paid the professional fees it is due in connection with consulting services related to the Desktop Metal litigation. Read More
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