MGB announces layoffs. David Williams explains why
David Williams explains to the Boston Globe why Mass General Brigham is making layoffs. They have a 0 percent operating margin and face threats to their top line revenue plus rising costs. It's also a convenient warning to nurses not to strike.
Brigham nurses postpone strike. David Williams provides his take
Brigham nurses postponed their strike. David Williams is quoted about it in the Boston Globe.
The nurses union was embarrassed over the summer when hospital management turned their planned one-day walkout into a five-day lockout. So they upped the ante with a vote for an open ended strike.
But are the best compensated nurses in Boston really so eager to go on strike? And will MGB cave even if they do?
Brigham nurses authorize strike. Boston Globe turns to David Williams to interpret
David Williams provided context on nurses’ demands in the Boston Globe.
Hospitals are the biggest driver of health care costs, MGB is the biggest contributor in Massachusetts, labor is MGB's biggest expense, and nurses are the largest part of the workforce. So the results of this stand-off have direct implications for healthcare affordability in the state.
Ironically, one of the issues the nurses are fighting over is their own healthcare costs.
Brigham nurses get ready to strike. David Williams puts it in context
Brigham and Women’s nurses are gearing up for an open-ended strike. But they are already well paid and management is ready, too. David Williams is quoted in the Boston Globe
Hospital profits edged up in 2025. David Williams is quoted in the Boston Globe
Hospital profitability improved in Massachusetts on average in 2025 but was still not robust. This is despite a significant increase in revenue over 2024.
Diasome appoints HBG team to serve as senior executives
Diasome Pharmaceuticals is strengthening its management team. Health Business Group is providing a team to lead strategy, business development and commercial.
Biospace covered the announcement.
BMC nurses vote for strike. Boston Globe quotes David Williams
BMC nurses are ready to strike. But they could get locked out if not careful. A strike authorization at Boston Medical Center doesn't mean a strike is happening --it's mainly an attempt to give negotiators more leverage without risking lost wages for their members.
Boston Globe quotes David Williams on Dana-Farber’s expulsion from MGB’s MA plan
Dana-Farber and MassGeneral Brigham (MGB) are in the midst of a messy divorce. As part of that, MGB’s Medicare Advantage is removing Dana-Farber —the top cancer hospital in Boston— from their network.
Boston Globe quotes David Williams on Hospital CEO Salaries
It never goes down well with the public when the Globe reports leaders of non-profit organizations making millions of dollars per year. Yet, these are actually large companies that compete for talent nationally and can’t offer stock or other goodies available in the for-profit sector.
Benefits Brief interviews David Williams on employer drug costs
Employers are struggling with drug costs and having trouble driving return on investment on GLP-1s. Benefit Brief News interviewed Health Business Group President, David E. Williams on the topic.
Why do Drug prices keep rising, despite the pressure?
Healthline asked a simple question: If there's so much pressure to cut drug prices, why are companies still raising prices? Health Business Group President, David Williams provided extensive commentary.
GLP-1s are a big cost problem. Do they have to be?
GLP-1s are expensive but they could be cost effective. Price is just part of the equation.
Brigham and Women’s to put up a new hospital —but not quite yet!
Boston Business Journal covers newly announced construction at the Brigham and Women’s. David Williams explains why they want to start talking about it now.
MGB plays chicken with United and Blue Cross on Primary Care
MGB is using the shortage of primary care to its advantage by playing hardball with United and Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Plans.
MassGeneral adds CVS primary care to its network
There’s a shortage of primary care in Massachusetts. MassGeneral Brigham is trying to hire more but it’s not enough. Meanwhile CVS is trying to upgrade its MinuteClinic from episodic urgent care to primary care.
The resulting hookup is probably not going to make a big difference for anyone, but it might help at the margins with access, care coordination, and cost.
BBJ quotes David Williams as lobbyist joins Health Policy Commission
Governor Maura Healey appointed the head of the Hospital Association to the Health Policy Commission. David Williams noted the obvious potential conflict of interest but also suggested that other board members be scrutinized for conflicts as well.
Health Business Group Advises Great Point Partners on Investment in Eutecma
Boutique consulting firm supported commercial due diligence for sustainable pharmaceutical packaging deal
Tariffs Versus Executive Orders for drug prices
David Williams is quoted on whether tariffs will wipe out the cost savings from the President’s Executive Order on drug pricing.
The cancer arms race: MGB pours $400M into cancer care
Mass General Brigham is getting ready for life without the Dana-Farber by plowing $400M into facility upgrades over the next couple years. The intent is to pre-empt Dana-Farber’s new cancer hospital, which is planned as part of its new partnership with Beth Israel Lahey.
HuffPost quotes David Williams on staying informed in the Trump era
As President Trump takes office, information has been disappearing from government websites, including health information. HuffPost shared perspectives and tips from people like Health Business Group President David Williams.on how to keep informed.