Nurses Protest 'Appreciation Gala' Amidst Layoffs
Why would nurses want to cancel a glittering gala event honoring them? UMass Memorial has announced plans to close a 28-bed med-surg floor, potentially laying off 27 RNs and assorted support staff, according to the Massachusetts Nurses Association. For the nurses, there is not much to celebrate.

Apparently near universal coverage in a state does not mean universal care.