Baystate Health

At the end of December, New York saw one of its worst single weeks for flu hospitalizations in years, while states like Connecticut have seen a similar surge. In Massachusetts, the latest numbers show the Commonwealth could surpass last flu season's record hospitalization rate. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief James Paleologopoulos spoke with experts who say the situation is likely to get worse before it gets better — and that there’s still time to get a flu shot.

Last week, the United States Congress left Washington for the year - after both the House and Senate came short of passing key subsidies for Affordable Care Act insurance plans. Without tax credits, households relying on the ACA marketplace plans are likely to see their premiums skyrocket - affecting at least 22 million people. WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief James Paleologopoulos spoke with Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal of the 1st district about the situation

One of the biggest employers in western Massachusetts says unless Congress acts, expiring health insurance subsidies will mean higher costs for practically everyone, whether or not their plan is through the Affordable Care Act.

Services from several community health centers in Springfield, Massachusetts will be under one roof, according to a plan unveiled by two of the region’s biggest employers Tuesday.

A chronic shortage has caused lengthy delays, forced people to leave the area for treatment

Hospitals could get federal funding to reduce emissions, remain open during weather disasters

Despite an uptick in cases, hospitalization rates remain low

Hospital chief races specter of rationed care

With a majority of new coronavirus infections occurring in younger people in Springfield, Massachusetts, efforts are planned to encourage vaccinations.…

In what some see as the start of a Spring surge, coronavirus infections are again on the rise in Massachusetts. Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city of…