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WooSox Foundation to Honor Jodie Gerulaitis of Country Bank, Julie McDonald of Juniper Outreach, Larry Rhein of UMass Memorial, and Mike Novia of the Junior WooSox
The 4th annual “WooSox Foundation Honors” gala will honor four community leaders, Saturday, December 6, at Polar Park.
UMass Memorial Health Milford Regional Earns 'A' Grade For Patient Safety
UMass Memorial Health Milford Regional Medical Center in Milford earned an "A" grade for its ability to protect its patients from often preven
Across the pond: English doctor to be UMass Memorial Medical Center’s new chief of cardiac surgery
Central Massachusetts’ largest hospital, UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, has named its new chief of cardiac surgery, selecting a physician from England to fill the role.
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40 Under Forty 2025: Kait Urlaub
During a turbulent labor market, Kait Urlaub's leadership proved essential to workforce stabilization and growth at UMass Memorial Health, the largest Central Mass. healthcare system with 20,000+ employees.
308 hospitals, health systems named best-in-state employers: Forbes
More than 300 hospitals and health systems were among the organizations recognized on Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Best-In-State Employers. The list was developed in partnership with market research firm Statista, which surveyed more than 160,000 employees working at organizations with at least 500 U.S.-based workers
Does your kid need an eye exam?
One expert warns that kids who have trouble seeing may not realize because they have a vision issue, because that’s all they know.
How front-line teams are shaping health system strategy
Since becoming president and CEO of Joplin, Mo.-based Freeman Health System in April, Matthew Fry has held front-line listening sessions he described as invaluable. A recurring theme quickly emerged: The organization needed clear direction.
'I could hear normally again:' Cochlear implant at Umass Memorial Medical Center helps woman after hearing loss
Leanne Lacroix went to bed and woke up with severe ringing in her ear just over a year ago. The challenges it brought to everyday life were scary. Lacroix was referred to said Dr. Divya Chari, the director of UMass Memorial Health's Cochlear Implant program.
Can Mass. turn the health care crisis around?
The Bay State is already struggling with a primary care provider crisis, and the head of the largest not-for-profit health care system in Central Massachusetts sees an increasingly grim road ahead if current trends persist.
132 patient safety experts to know | 2025
The following patient safety experts are unwavering champions for patient harm reduction, disease management and disaster preparedness. Representing various roles across hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies, they all share a common goal of keeping patients safe and satisfied.
Doctors Share the Surprising Health Conditions You Might Not Know You Have
Some illnesses announce themselves immediately, like that first sneeze before flu symptoms really crash into you, while others can sneak up on you, like when you wake up in the morning with a raging sore throat after feeling just fine the day before. But these sneaky bouts of sickness aren't confined to the occasional virus or infection.
The underappreciated metrics CEOs now consider crucial
As hospital and health system CEOs evolve alongside their organizations, so do their strategic priorities. From workforce engagement to social determinants of health, long-serving leaders are focusing more on the performance signals that matter most today.
How seasoned CEOs earned team buy-in for new initiatives
When introducing change or new initiatives at hospitals and health systems, initial pushback is common. Becker’s asked seven presidents and CEOs who have led their organizations for 10 or more years to share how their leadership has evolved and how they navigated internal resistance earlier in their tenures.
As we began to capture and implement caregiver ideas over time, we were able to reinforce our system-wide dedication to continuous improvement and show our employees that we took their input seriously.
Dr. Eric Dickson | President and CEO, UMass Memorial Health
After a decade — or 2 — at the helm, these CEOs have grown with their systems
A CEO’s first year often brings unexpected challenges and new priorities. For leaders who have held the role for more than a decade, continued growth means evolving leadership styles and skill sets in response to organizational change and increased complexity.
My leadership style will always be a work in progress, because I believe my team deserves a leader who is continually evolving and growing.
Dr. Eric Dickson | President and CEO, UMass Memorial Health
44 health system-owned health plans
Health systems across the U.S. are increasingly launching or expanding their own health plans to enhance care coordination, improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. Becker’s has curated a list of health system-owned and -affiliated health plans from across the country.
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