State Seeks Federal Money to Aid Hospitals

In the article the state of Massachusetts seeks federal aid from the Obama administration, for the specific amount of $216 million, to go towards the Cambridge Health Alliance. They are also asking for $115 million for six other hospitals which include Boston Medical Center as well as Caritas Carney, which take in many Medicaid patients. It states in the article " A total of $135 million would go to private hospitals that care for patients covered by MassHealth, the state's Medicaid program, or Commonwealth Care which subsidizes insurance provided by private carriers". This is a significant amount of money that would be given to each hospital and Insurance programs. There are many flaws within this request, such as those whom are not covered by insurance but meet the requirements for it.

AIDS nonprofits merge together in Boston

Two organizations, AIDS Action of Massachusetts and Cambridge Cares About AIDS, each who are dedicated to fighting the prevention and finding a cure for AIDS have decided to merge together due to a push for financial reasons. Each of these organizations are strong on their own and together will form an unnamed super organization that will benefit. Each group has superb leaders and together will hopefully help more people who are affected with HIV/AIDS in the Boston and Cambridge areas.

Massachusetts High School Dropout Rate

This article from the Boston Globe states that the rate of high school students dropping out of in Massachusetts has fallen below 3%. "The rate is half a percentage point lower than the previous year." Also, that the dropout rate for the Latino ethnic group has shown the greatest improvement over the year.

Waltham Schools Care

Mayor McCarthy of the city of Waltham decided last week that outside help was needed to bring an end to bullying that was taking place at the Fitzgerald Elementary School. She informed the police of the matter after it was not able to be resolved otherwise. The mayor is encouraging students and parents to report cases of bullying as soon as they start so that the problem does not get worse. Since this incident a bullying hotline has been been started so parents can report incidents faster. Read more in this article from the Waltham News Tribune.

Newton picks new schools chief

"Young served as Newton’s superintendent for more than a decade, and in his last full year earned $248,000 in salary and other direct compensation."

Identity Theft Regulations are in Effect

According to a recent article in the Worcester Telegram, new regulations are being put forth in the state of Massachusetts aimed to help improve security over personal identities. According to the article, any Massachusetts business that will be storing or transmitting personal information must have a written security plan. Lawmakers across the state has now spoken to over 1,500 business owners across Massachusetts, and held over 30 seminars to help inform businesses small and large of the new policies.

Immigrants sue state over exclusion from health care

Legal immigrants have the right to egal protection according to the state and federal constitutions but this right was denial to them in Massachusetts since last year because of the shotage of fund. This act is against the constitution, That is why immigrant organized to sue the state, wishing to get back their right. I consider this article as a good example of working on a macro level that we learned in class.
the ful article can be find on:http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/02/26/immigrants_sue_state_over_exclusion_from_health_care/