In New Hampshire healthcare market, it pays to shop around
Review of hospital pricing shows wide variation in cost of procedures
Author: Teddy Rosenbluth-Concord Monitor
How should police misconduct be investigated in New Hampshire?
Senate bill takes a stab at answering the question
Lack of accessible housing pushes disabled Granite Staters to the brink of homelessness
Organization calls for statewide effort to fill growing need
Biden vax demand presents ‘existential crisis’ for New Hampshire nursing homes
Fears of losing staff weighed against potential loss of essential federal funds
NH braces for another Covid surge
‘This is the new normal,’ says governor
Telehealth is here to stay
But as things return to normal, its use is waning, despite benefits
A push to reach herd immunity by getting vaccines to the hesitant
New Hampshire places its bet on education to convince the skeptical
No end in sight for mask mandates
Rising Covid numbers in New Hampshire raise concerns, but House bill seeks to bar enforcement
Pandemic baby bust taking hold in NH
Declining birth rates often accompany economic turmoil
In a brutal and isolating winter, New Hampshire has a shortage of therapists
Amid Covid, providers report seeing the ‘biggest spike’ in people seeking care
New Hampshire faces its first test of vaccine confidence
Eagerly awaited by many, a sizable portion of Granite Staters are skeptical
Covid-19 vaccine a ‘reprieve’ for New Hampshire’s weary frontline workforce
It ‘probably hasn’t even fully recognized how tired they are,’ says an ER doctor
Who’s first in line for a Covid-19 vaccine in New Hampshire?
New document offers a window into evolving process
Supply chain managers: the pandemic’s unsung heroes
Covid-19 has tested the limits of New Hampshire hospitals’ ability to maintain essential supplies
Number of uninsured in New Hampshire spiking due to layoffs
Total could be even higher, Dartmouth epidemiologist says
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Panel: Prioritize mental health wellness at work
Mental health wellness is an important element in the workplace, according to a panel of experts convened by the NH Business Review in an April 16 webinar. Making accommodations for mental health issues — including depression, posttraumatic stress, even grief — can go a long way toward employee retention and prevention of potential legal issues.
(Opinion) A long overdue win for patients: what PBM reform means for New Hampshire
Congress recently passed meaningful reforms targeting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the middlemen who largely determine which medications patients receive and how much they pay.
ConvenientMD eyes primary care as next phase in accessible health care
ConvenientMD is trying to re-establish what it means to have a primary care physician — one that is accessible, that isn’t hurried by the stack of patients in the waiting room, that is focused on preventative care as much as continued care.
(Opinion) Is supporting employee wellness worth the cost?
It is likely that individual health is one of the core drivers of our economy and productivity. Seeing the potential value of employers investing in wellness may even seem straightforward. Trickier however, might be finding affordable and appealing ways to do this amid the tight margins and self-reliant cultures of agriculture and natural resources sectors.
C-Suite leaders share priorities at NH Life Sciences forum
Executive leadership from some of New Hampshire’s top life sciences companies gathered March 25 for New Hampshire Life Sciences’ (NHLS) third annual C-Suite Forum.
Littleton company aims for a big bite of the outdoor business
Adventure Ready Brands makes health and safety products at North Country industrial park
Executive Council pauses $773M federal rural health spending
The NH Executive Council paused the approval of $773 million in federal spending contracts for the “GO NORTH” rural health program Wednesday, March 4, putting the brakes on a major initiative of Gov. Kelly Ayotte after councilors said the contracts were rushed and needed more scrutiny.
Health issues are starting earlier in the workforce
Employer health benefits costs are rising faster than inflation and wage growth, putting continued pressure on employer-sponsored plans. According to KFF’s 2025 Employer Health Benefits Survey, per-employee benefit costs increased 6% in 2025, with another 6.5% increase projected for 2026.
The essential role of a health plan in New Hampshire
When families face a cancer diagnosis, mental health crisis, or any unexpected change in their health, the last thing they should worry about is navigating a complicated health care system. But for many, that is exactly what they face. Complex benefits, rising out-of-pocket costs and uncertainty about where to turn can add stress to already difficult moments.
