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NH likely to see hike in health insurance premiums

NH has the nation’s lowest health insurance costs—but new state and federal laws could drive premiums up for many residents in coming years.

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Listings continue to trend downward in New Hampshire housing market

New listings of single-family residential property were down significantly in February compared to a year ago, and have been trending steadily downward overall since 2019

Marguerites Place Transitional Housing Rendering

Nashua planning board OKs Marguerite’s Place Pine Street transitional housing

The 17,700-square-foot four-story building will give the organization more office space and areas to meet privately with clients

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Lebanon company’s technology helps surgeons pinpoint size, shape of tumors

In need of nurses

Amid statewide shortage, schools and hospitals aim to increase workforce

Officials concerned about Medicaid law conflicts

Some state officials and lawmakers are concerned that New Hampshire’s incoming Medicaid premium system may conflict with provisions in Congress’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

AMR releases year-end opioid overdose stats for Nashua & Manchester

American Medical Response (AMR) released its annual suspected opioid overdose statistical report earlier this month for New Hampshire’s two largest cities, Manchester and Nashua. Both communities experienced record low numbers.

(Opinion) Drive more value through consumer-friendly benefits

Providing benefits aimed at meeting diverse needs may provide a more affordable approach to care

Cairn Surgical completes enrollment in U.S. trial of novel breast cancer locator system

Cairn Surgical, Inc., a medical technology firm based in Lebanon, NH, announced earlier this month that patient enrollment has been completed in the U.S. pivotal trial of its Breast Cancer Locator (BCLTM) System.

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Preparing for NH’s parental medical leave law

Now that 2026 is underway, New Hampshire employers should turn their attention to the state’s new Parental Medical Leave law (PML). Effective January 1, 2026, most employers with 20 or more employees are required to provide unpaid leave to allow employees to attend childbirth-related medical appointments, postpartum care and pediatric visits during a child’s first year.