massachusetts

TL/DR - UnitedHealth Group's subsidiary OptumCare is reportedly planning to buy Stewardship Health and the contracting Steward Health Care Network. The transaction, which involves two of the biggest medical providers in Massachusetts and the US, will be reviewed by the Health Policy Commission (HPC) for its potential impact on healthcare costs,…

TL/DR - The IRS will open a free, online filing system for some Americans for the 2022 tax season as part of an experimental pilot program. The Direct File system will be available to residents in 12 states who have income from an employer or unemployment compensation, Social Security benefits, and interest of $1,500 or less, but is not an option…

TL/DR - Despite lower utilization of prescription medications, Medicaid spending on prescription drugs has increased significantly, according to a recent report by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF). The study, based on data from 2016 to 2022, found that although the number of prescriptions per Medicaid enrollee decreased, net spending on…

TL/DR - Nicole Swan, 42, was found dead in the yard of a home in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts; the cause of her death is still unclear. The investigators have labeled her death as suspicious, but they believe it was not a random act and there is no threat to public safety. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy, but it…