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Dr. Erick Dickson, President and CEO of UMass Memorial Health

8.3.25

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.

Dr. Charles Cavagnaro, President of UMass Memorial Health's Marlborough Hospital and HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital

7.25.25

UMass Memorial Health system promotes interim leader to president of two hospitals

Dr. Charles Cavagnaro has dropped his interim tag and assumed his presidential roles at two UMass Memorial Health hospitals.

7.11.25

UMass Memorial Health to merge two of its hospitals

In an effort to enhance access to quality care, UMass Memorial Health in Worcester will merge its Marlborough Hospital with the system’s flagship UMass Memorial Medical Center.

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.

8.22.25

| Becker's Hospital Review | Awards/Recognition, In the Media

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

8.21.25

| NBC 10 Boston | Human Interest, In the Media, Patient Care

Dr. Ana Bonaldi, optometrist at UMass Memorial Medical Center.

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.

8.11.25

| CommonWealth Beacon | Funding/Grants, Human Interest, In the Media, Legislation, Patient Care

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.

8.7.25

| Patch | In the Media, Patient Care

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.

8.7.25

| Worcester Business Journal | In the Media, Patient Care

A rendering of Marlborough's Hospital's expanded emergency 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.

8.5.25

| Boston Globe | Innovations, Legislation, Patient Care

Graphic depicting a blue home among white ones that has a red cross representing hospital at home.

Congress should reauthorize Hospital-at-Home

Over the past five years, hospitals struggling with overcrowding have experimented with an innovative idea: providing hospital-level care at home. Results, so far, are promising. With the authority for those services soon set to expire, Congress should act to let them continue.

8.5.25

| Becker's Hospital Review | Human Interest, In the Media, Innovations

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

8.4.25

| Becker's Hospital Review | Human Interest, In the Media

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

8.4.25

| Becker's Hospital Review | Human Interest, In the Media

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.

8.3.25

| Telegram & Gazette | Human Interest, In the Media, Legislation, Patient Care

Opinion/Guest column: For UMass Memorial Health, Trump bill One Big Headache

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

8.1.25

| Becker's Hospital Review | Human Interest, In the Media

80 health IT & revenue cycle up-and-comers | 2025

Up-and-comers in health IT and revenue cycle management are stepping into key leadership roles, driving innovation in organizational strategy, financial performance and care delivery.

[Angela Confoey] has achieved “Epic Gold Stars Level 10” for four consecutive years, thanks in part to patient-centered digital innovations like mobile payments, price estimates and self-service scheduling tools.
Becker's Hospital Review

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Opinion/Guest column: For UMass Memorial Health, Trump bill One Big Headache

UMass Memorial Health system promotes interim leader to president of two hospitals

UMass Memorial Health to merge two of its hospitals

40 Under Forty 2025: Kait Urlaub

308 hospitals, health systems named best-in-state employers: Forbes

Does your kid need an eye exam?

Can Mass. turn the health care crisis around?

Marlborough Hospital To Double ER With $46M Expansion: Report

Marlborough Hospital to double emergency department size amid $46M expansion

Congress should reauthorize Hospital-at-Home

How seasoned CEOs earned team buy-in for new initiatives

After a decade — or 2 — at the helm, these CEOs have grown with their systems

44 health system-owned health plans

Opinion/Guest column: For UMass Memorial Health, Trump bill One Big Headache

80 health IT & revenue cycle up-and-comers | 2025

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