STAT+: Dana-Farber, Beth Israel to begin construction of new $1.68 billion cancer hospital

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Beth Israel Lahey Health have broken ground in Boston on a $1.68 billion cancer specialty hospital, the first of its kind in New England. The move advances Dana-Farber's split from longtime partner Brigham and Women's Hospital, whose parent company Mass General Brigham is building a rival cancer institute. Dana-Farber CEO Benjamin Ebert said the start of construction is a major morale boost for the team.