HEALTH
Mass. cities, towns want more health care controlFacing declining state aid and local tax revenues, municipal officials are clamoring for a new tool to cut costs: the ability to unilaterally change the health care plans they provide to employees, elected officials and retirees. More » |
Poll: Fewer opportunities seen for minority kidsWASHINGTON - Minority children have fewer opportunities than their white peers to gain access to high-quality health care, education, safe neighborhoods and adequate support from the communities where they live, according to a nationwide survey of professionals who work with young people. More » |
