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‘Everybody’s got the flu.’ Cases are spiking quickly in children, doctors say.
Flu activity in Massachusetts has officially reached high levels, and doctors at pediatric emergency departments are seeing a sharp increase in children coming in sick with influenza.
Health insurers face new restrictions as Healey moves to end prior authorizations, long hated by many
Massachusetts health insurers will face new restrictions around the much-maligned practice of prior authorizations, eliminating the red tape around how patients access some drugs and services, Governor Maura Healey said Wednesday.
How to handle kids and the flu
We've been hearing about it for weeks. Flu is raging right now, and children are being affected by that surge.
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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.
Marlborough Hospital To Double ER With $46M Expansion: Report
Marlborough Hospital broke ground on an expansion project that will add 10 new beds to its existing 13 in its emergency department, according to WBJ. The construction will also add seven thousand square feet to the department.
Marlborough Hospital to double emergency department size amid $46M expansion
Marlborough Hospital has broken ground on an expansion project to double the size of its emergency department as the hospital works to meet the mounting needs of the community.
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.
Opinion/Guest column: For UMass Memorial Health, Trump bill One Big Headache
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” recently signed into law has dealt a devastating blow to health care as we know it, especially here in Massachusetts, a state that has been dedicated to insuring as many people as possible and reducing racial health disparities.
I pledge my commitment to stand strong and work with our amazing “army of problem-solvers” to ensure we can conquer this new era together — potentially our biggest challenge yet — ensuring we are financially healthy enough to be here for decades to come.
Dr. Eric Dickson | President and CEO, UMass Memorial Health
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