The Boston City Council is on the precipice of change, with at least four new members slated to join the group of 13 in today's election. Here are three storylines to watch.
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Now, let’s begin with a look at what’s at stake in the state’s biggest city. The Boston City Council is on the precipice of change, with at least four new members slated to join the group of 13. more closely aligned with Mayor Michelle Wu. WBUR’s Walter Wuthmann hasplaying out in District 5 and District 6 .” voice is also leaving office. But it’s looking like it will be a challenge for progressives to flip his Dorchester-based seat.
The deets: WBUR’s Priyanka Dayal McCluskey reports that hundreds of patients are stuck in Massachusetts hospitals, waiting for insurers’ approval to be discharged. But starting in January, Blue Cross Blue Shield will stop requiring hospitals to get advance approval before sending patients home. They say the move will eliminate over 14,000 authorizations from the system each year.Yes, the diversion coincides with Thursday night’s home Bruins game.
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