Metro Needham News Today

Dec. 28— WHAT— A Massachusetts consumer-protection law going into effect Jan. 1 targets balance billing— or surprise billing— when insured patients receive unanticipated charges because they unknowingly accepted services from a provider who does not accept their insurance. "When a patient receives care from an out-of-network provider, the insurer may pay...

Oct. 5— The results of a study released by Health Care For All and Altarum last week found people of color and low-income families are more likely than white people to forego their medical treatment because of their inability to pay, even if they have insurance. Christine Barber, whose district covers both Medford and Somerville. John Keenan, whose district covers...

Councillor Corner: Walthams Councillor-At-Large Tom Stanley Wicked Local Metro (Needham, MA) Feb. 2—To better understand the goals of the Waltham City Council this year, The Waltham News Tribune has created a new series called, "Councillor Corner" which will be a 15-week feature that will showcase each city councillors plans for 2021. Each councillor has been asked the same questions. Below is the second installment. The interviewed has been edited for clarity and length. What are the most ...