21 states take aim at Mass. hospitals’ Medicare windfall

A Nantucket hospital’s rural designation has allowed the state’s 81 other hospitals to reap between a $256.6 million and $367 million annual bonus for the last two years.

Transportation is “one of the most important ingredients” to success, says CEO John Fish.

CEOs, civic group urge action on transit in Mass.

A new study estimates that if the state fails to address the aging highway and transit network, the cumulative economic drain could total $26 billion by 2030.

John F. O’Brien, the longtime dean of New England Law in Boston.

New England Law head draws scrutiny for his pay

Even though New England Law is considered a lower-tier law school, John F. O’Brien may be the highest paid law school dean in America.

Employees at Bootstrap Compost, including Igor Kharitonenkov, make their own promotional materials out of recycled cardboard.

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Mayor Menino at home away from home

The recuperating mayor has set up shop in the Parkman House, a mansion about as far from his Readville home as a man of the people can get.

Mayor Thomas Menino has all the comforts of home at the Parkman House, including his favorite chair.

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Mayor Thomas Menino has all the comforts of home at the Parkman House, including his favorite chair.

The Greek Revival mansion is on one of the most desirable streets in Boston, atop Beacon Hill.

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The Greek Revival mansion is on one of the most desirable streets in Boston, atop Beacon Hill.

Mayor Menino’s Hyde Park home is modest in comparison to the Parkman House mansion.

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Mayor Menino’s Hyde Park home is modest in comparison to the Parkman House mansion.

Mayor Menino hosted a staff gathering in the formal dining room at the Parkman House, which has a 14-foot ceiling and a marble fireplace.

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Mayor Menino hosted a staff gathering in the formal dining room at the Parkman House, which has a 14-foot ceiling and a marble fireplace.

One of the two small kitchens that the Meninos use at the mansion.

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One of the two small kitchens that the Meninos use at the mansion.

The Patriots keep finding ways to put Wes Welker in good positions to make plays.

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Wes Welker in great standing with Patriots

At the start of the season, the receiver appeared on the outs with the team. But when he was needed most, he came through, just like he usually does.

Bill Belichick has 17 career playoff victories, while the Texans’ Gary Kubiak has just two.

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Patriots have the coaching edge against Texans

Bill Belichick matching wits with Texans head coach Gary Kubiak is one of the biggest mismatches of the playoffs.

Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski (left) with holder Zoltan Mesko.

Patriots’ Stephen Gostkowski awaits his defining moment

Gostkowski has never been called on to kick a last-second, potential game-winning postseason field goal with the Patriots trailing.

Tom Brady and the Patriots had two weeks off to prepare for the Texans’ visit to Foxborough.

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Ryan Wendell has been a mainstay on the Patriots offensive line, missing just six offensive snaps. He led the NFL in totals snaps.

Ryan Wendell a mainstay on Patriots’ offensive line

Wendell is the top center of an offensive line that paved the way for Patriots running backs to total 2,184 yards, the highest for the team since 2008.