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Can AI Machines Invent?

December 15, 2021 Contributor

The Answer Is No — But That Might Be Changing Healthcare Law By Mary Bonzagni The term artificial intelligence (AI)

October 6, 2021 Contributor

How Will You Be There to Prevent Suicide? By Sara Kendall Preventing suicide is a fundamental commitment of the Mental

Businesses Need to Understand Federal Corporate Transparency Act

October 6, 2021 Contributor

Getting a Clear Look By David Parke, Esq. A new federal statute enacted on Jan. 1, 2021 will require many

October 6, 2021 Contributor

Willie Ross School for the Deaf Annual Gala Oct. 14: Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD) will hold its

October 6, 2021 HCN Staff

Elms College School of Nursing Dean Scoble Retires CHICOPEE — Elms College announced the retirement of Kathleen Scoble, dean of

October 6, 2021 HCN Staff

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August 25, 2021 HCN Staff

Baystate Medical Center Names Interim President, CNO SPRINGFIELD — A respected healthcare professional with more than 30 years of clinical

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August 25, 2021 HCN Staff

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As Heat Rises, So Does Need to Review Water Safety

June 16, 2021 Contributor

Opinion By Dr. Richard Romano As temperatures rise, you may be looking for fun ways to cool off and stay

With the Leave Bill Now in Effect, Here’s How PFML Works

June 16, 2021 Contributor

Examining the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Program By Katharine Shove, Esq. Back in 2018, Gov. Charlie Baker signed

June 16, 2021 HCN Staff

Louis & Clark Pharmacy Names James President SPRINGFIELD — Louis & Clark Pharmacy in Springfield has named Kara James, PharmD,

June 16, 2021 HCN Staff

‘Cook Your Way to Hormone Health’ June 17, 24: Bella Foodie LLC announced 2021 dates for its “Cook Your Way

June 16, 2021 HCN Staff

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April 7, 2021 Contributor

What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus Variants By Dr. Armando Paez Despite leading the world in COVID-19 infections

How to Avoid Those Family Fights Over Grandma’s Tchotchkes

April 7, 2021 Contributor

Knick-knack Knockouts By Valerie Vignaux, Esq. The most prolonged and venomous arguments I’ve witnessed in my estate-administration practice have not

On The Calendar

April 7, 2021 HCN Staff

‘Closing the Gap on Herd Immunity’ April 8: Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host a virtual panel, “Closing

April 7, 2021 HCN Staff

Brown to Lead Cooley Dickinson as Interim President, CEO NORTHAMPTON — Dr. David Brown has begun serving as the interim

These Lifelines Come with Reporting and Compliance Guidelines

April 7, 2021 Contributor

Provider Relief Funds By James T. Krupienski, CPA At the start of the COVID pandemic in the early parts of

April 7, 2021 MikeNasuti

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February 24, 2021 HCN Staff

Momentum Builds for a New Soldiers’ Home Make no mistake about it, when it comes to the tragic COVID-related deaths

Should Employers Require Employees to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?

February 24, 2021 Contributor

Healthcare Law A Question of Mandates By Timothy F. Murphy Employers have a key role to play in ensuring the

February 24, 2021 HCN Staff

Marqusee to Step Down as Cooley Dickinson President, CEO NORTHAMPTON — Joanne Marqusee, president and CEO of Cooley Dickinson since

February 24, 2021 HCN Staff

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Understand How This Relief from the IRS May Benefit Your Company

February 24, 2021 Contributor

Guidance on Payroll-tax Deferral By Cheryl Fitzgerald As we are all aware, 2020 has been a year of trials and

An Open Letter to the American Public

December 15, 2020 Contributor

Opinion By the AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOC., AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOC., and AMERICAN NURSES ASSOC. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic,

Coping with Loss During the Holidays

December 15, 2020 Contributor

Opinion By Stuart Anfang, M.D. The holidays are supposed to be ‘the most wonderful time of the year,’ as one

December 15, 2020 HCN Staff

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Biden Administration Will Create a More Employee-friendly Landscape

December 15, 2020 Contributor

An Employment-law Forecast By Andrew J. Adams, Esq. On the heels of a fiercely contested election, President-elect Joe Biden has

December 15, 2020 HCN Staff

Cooley Dickinson Welcomes Chan, Snyder, Paterno NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Health Care recently welcomed primary-care physician Dr. Joanne Chan, orthopedic

Blockchain Can Provide Efficiencies in Healthcare and Other Sectors

December 15, 2020 Contributor

More Than Just Bitcoin By MATTHEW OGRODOWICZ, MSA ‘Blockchain’ is a term used to broadly describe the cryptographic technology that

True Heroes Emerge During Crisis

October 20, 2020 HCN Staff

Opinion Back in the spring of 2017, as the Healthcare News and its sister publication, BusinessWest, were preparing to launch

October 20, 2020 HCN Staff

Baystate Ob/Gyn Group Inc. Welcomes New Practitioners SPRINGFIELD — The providers and staff of Baystate Ob/Gyn Group Inc. (BOGG) recently

October 20, 2020 HCN Staff

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Needless to Say, the Pandemic Has Changed the Landscape

October 20, 2020 Contributor

Compensation and COVID-19 By James T. Krupienski, CPA When your medical practice was formed, many agreements were voted on, and

Returning to College: What’s Safe? What’s Not?

August 11, 2020 Contributor

Opinion By DR. ARMANDO PAEZ It’s a difficult decision to make, and there isn’t much time left. Should my son

Law Bars Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity

August 11, 2020 Contributor

A Landmark Ruling By Amelia J. Holstrom, Esq. and Erica E. Flores, Esq. Businesses in Massachusetts have to comply with

August 11, 2020 HCN Staff

‘Heroes in Healthcare’ Exhibit Through Jan. 24: The Springfield Museums will present “Heroes in Healthcare: Celebrating Springfield’s Medical Community” at

August 11, 2020 HCN Staff

Christopher Heights Welcomes Cote-Stosz NORTHAMPTON — Christopher Heights of Northampton announced that Crystal Cote-Stosz has joined its team as executive

Staying Focused, Staying Healthy Are Keys to Working at Home

August 11, 2020 Contributor

Small Steps for Big Wins By Sarah Rose Stack Work-life balance in 2020 has been different, to say the least.