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Health workers are lobbying for a change in the law as they face increasing violence on the job

March 17, 2026 by admin

A sign at the entrance to Cambridge Hospital. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Years ago, when nurse Danielle Bubeck was working a shift in the emergency room, she revived a patient from a drug overdose. The woman responded by shaking Bubek’s hand, causing a bee. “Then she threatened to come after me and my family.” Bubeck noted. It’s one of many violent incidents Bobek said she’s experienced in … Read more

Boston wants to limit GLP-1 coverage for city workers amid health care costs, budget crisis – The Boston Globe

March 16, 2026 by admin

The injectable GLP-1 weight loss drug Ozempic, pictured in July 2023.

The city’s chief financial officer, Ashley Groffenberger, sent a letter to the City Council on Monday saying that health insurance rates for city employees are increasing nearly 23 percent in the fiscal year that begins in July — the highest year-over-year premium costs the city has seen “in recent history.” According to the city, Boston … Read more