# Boston Herald * **Definition:** The Boston Herald is a daily newspaper based in Boston, Massachusetts, known for its coverage of local news, sports, politics, and entertainment, and is recognized for its tabloid format and conservative editorial stance. * **Taxonomy:** Key Sources / Local & Regional / Boston Herald ## News * Selected news from the source **Boston Herald**, for healthcare technology leaders * 148 news items are in the system for this source * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Topics | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/2/2025 | [**After Massachusetts State Police recruit dies, MSP announces training reforms**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/05/02/after-massachusetts-state-police-recruit-dies-msp-announces-training-reforms/) | [[Training]] | | 5/2/2025 | [**CDC reports 216 child deaths this flu season, the most in 15 years**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/05/02/flu-deaths-kids/) | | | 4/25/2025 | [**Massachusetts doctor to plead guilty in $35.5M Medicare fraud scheme - Boston Herald**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/04/25/massachusetts-doctor-to-plead-guilty-in-35-5m-medicare-fraud-scheme/) | [[Telemedicine]]; [[Emergency Medicine]]; [[Medical Training]] | | 4/23/2025 | [**Boston working group recommends health care reuse of Dorchester's shuttered Carney Hospital site**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/04/24/boston-working-group-recommends-health-care-reuse-of-dorchesters-shuttered-carney-hospital-site/) | [[Public Health]]; [[Vision]]; [[Health]] | | 4/14/2025 | [**Editorial: Home care licensing, oversight long overdue**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/04/15/editorial-home-care-licensing-oversight-long-overdue/) | [[Home Care]] | | 3/26/2025 | [**Dempsey: Trump can fix Medicare cuts**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/03/27/dempsey-trump-can-fix-medicare-cuts/) | [[Chronic Disease Management]]; [[Medicare Advantage]]; [[Healthcare]] | | 3/24/2025 | [**Finding health advice on social media is easier than knowing which claims to trust**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/03/24/online-wellness-advice/?preview_id=5405142) | [[Influence]]; [[Health]] | | 3/12/2025 | [**A breakdown of major EPA deregulatory moves around water, air, climate**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/03/12/epa-deregulation/) | | | 3/8/2025 | [**Diana DiZoglio acknowledged 'threats' to impartiality in legislative audit, records show**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/03/09/diana-dizoglio-acknowledged-threats-to-impartiality-in-legislative-audit-records-show/) | [[Audit]] | | 3/4/2025 | [**Atsalis: Medicare reimbursement cuts driving out docs**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/03/05/atsalis-medicare-reimbursement-cuts-driving-out-docs/) | [[Medicare]]; [[Primary Care]]; [[Operational Costs]] | | 2/14/2025 | [**UMass Lowell reaches 'prestigious' R1 distinction, indicating high research activity - Boston Herald**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/02/14/umass-lowell-reaches-prestigious-r1-distinction-indicating-high-research-activity/) | [[Innovation]] | | 1/16/2025 | [**Biden offers last-minute executive order to tighten cyber security among federal agencies**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/01/16/biden-offers-last-minute-executive-order-to-tighten-cyber-security-among-federal-agencies/) | [[Cybersecurity Threats]]; [[Software Development]]; [[Cybersecurity Measures]] | | 1/13/2025 | [**Kalavritinos: Medicare cuts an unfortunate Biden legacy - Boston Herald**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/01/13/kalavritinos-medicare-cuts-an-unfortunate-biden-legacy/) | [[Medicare]]; [[Negotiation]]; [[Healthcare Legislation]] | | 12/30/2024 | [**Hospital oversight bill rushed to Healey**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/12/30/hospital-oversight-bill-rushed-to-healey/) | [[Private Equity in Healthcare]]; [[Regulatory Oversight]]; [[Health]] | | 12/28/2024 | [**Gaskin: Yes, we really can reduce healthcare costs**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/12/29/gaskin-yes-we-really-can-reduce-healthcare-costs/) | [[Rising Healthcare Costs]]; [[Insurance Coverage]]; [[Healthcare Costs]] | | 12/13/2024 | [**Hoit: Early intervention key to fighting brain disease - Boston Herald**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/12/13/hoit-early-intervention-key-to-fighting-brain-disease/) | [[Brain Health]]; [[Public Health]]; [[Health]] | | 12/1/2024 | [**McCaughey: Disrupting health agencies will save American lives - Boston Herald**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/12/01/mccaughey-disrupting-health-agencies-will-save-american-lives/) | [[AI in Medicine]]; [[Medical Errors]]; [[Public Health]] | | 11/15/2024 | [**Gaskin: Food as medicine boosts America's health, economy**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/11/16/gaskin-food-as-medicine-boosts-americas-health-economy/) | [[Healthcare]]; [[Health]]; [[Influence]] | | 10/26/2024 | [**Delta sues cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike over tech outage that canceled flights - Boston Herald**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/10/26/delta-sues-cybersecurity-firm-crowdstrike-over-tech-outage-that-canceled-flights/) | [[Infrastructure Management]]; [[Cybersecurity]]; [[Client Support]] | | 10/23/2024 | [**Newton-Wellesley nurses authorize walkout as contract negotiations drag on - Boston Herald**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/10/23/newton-wellesley-nurses-authorize-walkout-as-contract-negotiations-drag-on/) | [[Negotiation]]; [[Negotiations]]; [[Hospitals]] | | 10/4/2024 | [**Gaskin: Food technology comes to Massachusetts - Boston Herald**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/10/05/gaskin-food-technology-comes-to-massachusetts/) | [[Artificial Intelligence]]; [[Healthcare Costs]]; [[Data Analytics]] | | 8/1/2024 | [**Ticker: Boar's Head expands listeria recall; Delta says tab on tech outage $500M - Boston Herald**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/07/31/ticker-fed-signals-rate-cut-ahead-boars-head-expands-listeria-recall/) | | | 7/20/2024 | [**Malicious actors trying to exploit global tech outage for their own gain - Boston Herald**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/07/20/malicious-actors-trying-to-exploit-global-tech-outage-for-their-own-gain/) | [[Cybersecurity Threats]]; [[Cybersecurity]] | | 7/19/2024 | [**Internet outage latest - Airlines, businesses hit by global technology disruption - Boston Herald**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/07/19/internet-outage-latest-airlines-businesses-hit-by-global-technology-disruption-2/) | | ## Recent Stories (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Topics Covered - **Technology Outage**: A global technology outage caused by a faulty software update from CrowdStrike disrupted flights, hospitals, and various services, leading to significant cancellations and delays. - **Cybersecurity Threats**: Following the outage, malicious actors exploited the situation with new phishing schemes targeting businesses and individuals, prompting warnings from cybersecurity agencies. - **Airline Disruptions**: Delta Air Lines and other carriers faced substantial flight cancellations due to the outage, with Delta reporting over $500 million in losses and subsequently filing a lawsuit against CrowdStrike. - **Healthcare Impact**: Healthcare systems reported clinic closures and appointment cancellations due to the outage, with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center working to restore services. - **Food Industry Developments**: Investment in food technology has surged, focusing on sustainability and productivity, with institutions like MIT leading advancements. - **Nursing Strike Vote**: Nurses at Newton-Wellesley Hospital voted in favor of a potential strike amid contract negotiations with Mass General Brigham. - **Medicare Challenges**: Massachusetts Medicare beneficiaries face access issues due to payment framework failures, prompting calls for legislative reforms. - **Environmental Regulations**: The EPA announced plans to roll back regulations affecting clean air and water, citing industry burdens. - **Home Care Regulation**: Proposals for licensing non-medical home care agencies in Massachusetts aim to address oversight gaps in senior care. - **Healthcare Access in Dorchester**: A working group recommended repurposing the closed Carney Hospital site to enhance healthcare services in the community. ### Organizations Mentioned - **CrowdStrike**: A cybersecurity firm whose software update caused a global technology outage. - **Delta Air Lines**: An airline significantly impacted by the technology outage, resulting in flight cancellations and a lawsuit against CrowdStrike. - **Cedars-Sinai Medical Center**: A healthcare facility in Los Angeles affected by the technology outage. - **Massachusetts Nurses Association**: The union representing nurses at Newton-Wellesley Hospital during contract negotiations. - **EPA**: The Environmental Protection Agency, which announced deregulations affecting environmental standards. - **University of Massachusetts Lowell**: Designated as an R1 research institution, highlighting its commitment to research excellence. - **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services**: The federal agency responsible for administering Medicare, facing criticism over payment cuts. - **Dorchester Health Planning Working Group**: A group recommending healthcare improvements following the closure of Carney Hospital.