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 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?

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 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 profitability improved in Massachusetts on average in 2025 but was still not robust. This is despite a significant increase in revenue over 2024.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 expensive but they could be cost effective. Price is just part of the equation.

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 is using the shortage of primary care to its advantage by playing hardball with United and Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Plans.

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.

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.

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David Williams is quoted on whether tariffs will wipe out the cost savings from the President’s Executive Order on drug pricing.

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.

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.

Mass General Brigham essentially broke even on its sprawling operations across various segments in FY24, laying blame for its failure to do better on various other players in the ecosystem.

Not every game of chicken ends up with one car swerving to avoid impact.

David Williams was quoted in the Boston Globe about hospitals and health plans unable to agree.

Primary care doctors unionize at Mass General Brigham. When they've lost their autonomy and some nurses make more money, what do you expect?David Williams is quoted in the Boston Globe

Steward Hospitals went bankrupt. The Massachusetts state government is trying to keep their facilities open without throwing them into the hands of the dominant hospital systems. Lawrence General CEO Dr. Abha Agrawal appears to be a promising partner.

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Dana-Farber Cancer Center parted ways with the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, but the combined MassGeneral Brigham is determined not to cede market share. They’re investing heavily and drawing a contrast between their approach and Dana-Farber’s.

Hospitals are pushing for double digit annual rate increases and health plans are pushing back. It’s an ugly situation.

Weeks after Steward Healthcare’s bankruptcy, Baystate Health in Western Massachusetts is looking shaky.

Massachusetts is planning to pump up to $700 million to prop up bankrupt Steward hospitals. David Williams was interviewed by Sharon Broday on WBUR's Weekend Edition and shared the unconventional opinion that the state should consider letting these hospitals fail.

Massachusetts was shocked by the pressure to bail out failing Steward hospitals. David Williams told the Boston Globe there's a better use for the money.