A donation to Harvard Business School from one of the biggest names in investing is aimed at increasing diversity in sports management and alternative investments. …
Mass General Brigham plans $70M in state-mandated cuts
This is the first time that the HPC required a PIP from either provider or health plan. PIPs are used to monitor performance against the …
Baker to miss Boston Chamber annual meeting after falling ill
The governor has tested negative for Covid-19, according to an administration spokesperson. Boston Biz Journal https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2022/05/17/charlie-baker-misses-chamber-meeting-falls-ill.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
Cambridge company tackles long Covid with an app
The corporate benefit wellness company offers this product through employers, partnering with Yamaha Motor Co. and others. Boston Biz Journal https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/inno/stories/news/2022/05/17/goodpath-long-covid-treatment.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
Atlas-backed RNA startup Remix raises another $70M
Less than two years out of the gate, Atlas Venture spinout Remix Therapeutics has bagged another $70M to bring its RNA-targeting drugs into the clinic. …
These are the most selective colleges in Mass. Guess who’s No. 1?
Twelve Massachusetts schools were among the 100 most selective higher education institutions. Boston Biz Journal https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2022/05/17/most-selective-massachusetts-colleges-ranked.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
Agios to lay off 50 as it sets its sights on later-stage drugs
Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc. is laying off about half of its research and development team, about 50 people, as it homes in on later-stage drug candidates. …
Merck accused of violating federal program by overcharging for drugs
The federal program allows qualifying hospitals and clinics to purchase drugs at discounted prices. Boston Biz Journal https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2022/05/16/merck-accused-of-violating-340b.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
Health care costs for retirees up 5% from last year, Fidelity says
The average 65-year-old retiring couple in 2022 will spend $315,000 in health care costs over their retirement, per Fidelity Investments. Boston Biz Journal https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2022/05/16/fidelity-health-care-retirees.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
Boston Scientific co-founder dies at 81
The co-founder and former CEO of Boston Scientific Corp. died over the weekend, just days before his 81st birthday. Boston Biz Journal https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2022/05/16/boston-scientific-co-founder-dies-pete-nicholas.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search