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

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
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

Meet Michelle Carpentier, MSN, RN, OCN, a Finalist for the 2025 CARE Award
Michelle Carpentier, MSN, RN, OCN, a finalist for the 2025 Cancer Nursing Today CARE Award, speaks about her background, her work as the director for Outpatient Oncology Infusion and Clinics at UMass Memorial Medical Center, and what it means to be named a finalist.
UMass Memorial Health – HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital Awarded ‘Excellent Health Outcomes for All’ Certification from The Joint Commission
Certification demonstrates HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital’s continued commitment to exceptional and compassionate patient care.
HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital takes its role as a trusted community hospital very seriously, and we are especially focused on ensuring patients have the resources, services, and support they need to be well and thrive
Charles Cavagnaro | President of HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital

2 Women Honored For 45 Years Of Service At Milford Hospital
Two local women were recognized for their many years of service at a hospital in Milford. Maureen Corron and Kathleen Melanson got the chance to throw out the first pitch at a Worcester Red Sox game on July 20.
2025 best healthcare employers for women: Forbes
Forty hospitals and health systems were recognized on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Women 2025. The list, in its eighth year, includes 700 companies and was developed in partnership with market research firm Statista.
These Are The Best Hospitals In MA, U.S. News Says In New Ranking
Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital are tied as the No. 1 hospital in Massachusetts, according to the new 2025-2026 Best Hospitals ranking released Tuesday by U.S. News and World Report.
MGH, Brigham top U.S. News hospital rankings
Two Mass General Brigham hospitals made the U.S. News Best Hospitals "honor roll."
U.S. News Best Hospitals 2025-2026
Whether it’s a job, family or other constraints, it’s not always possible to travel long distances to receive ongoing care, therefore U.S.

U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
Once again, UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester has been ranked one of the top five hospitals in Massachusetts by the U.S. News & World Report. UMMC was named fifth on the U.S.
Its recognition as high performing in 18 procedures and conditions, including areas like back surgery (spinal fusion), colon cancer surgery, and pacemaker implantation, demonstrates a broad commitment to excellent patient outcomes across a wide spectrum of care
Chelsey Wen | Senior Health Data Analyst at U.S. News