| Central Mass. companies embrace mindfulness programs Central Mass. companies are embracing programs like meditation and present-moment awareness to increase health and productivity. UMass Medical, WPI grad schools best for medicine, engineering The graduate programs UMass Medical School and WPI are among the best in the nation for medicine, research, nursing and engineering. Mass Medical Society opposes ACA replacement The Massachusetts Medical Society has formally opposed the American Health Care Act, the bill put forth by House Republicans to replace the Affordable Care Act. Coalition backs Baker's health insurance assessment Close to two dozen groups are backing Gov. Charlie Baker's plan to levy fees against employers who don't meet propose health insurance requirements. | 