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7.29.25 |  U.S. News and World Report |  Awards/Recognition,  In the Media

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. News created the Best Regional Hospitals, which ranks hospitals in both states and major metro areas based on high quality across all procedures and conditions.

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7.29.25 |  Worcester Business Journal |  Awards/Recognition,  Human Interest,  In the Media,  Patient Care

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. News’ 2024-2025 Best Hospitals in Massachusetts and named best in Worcester, according to the publication’s report...

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

705 hospitals patients would highly recommend

Becker’s has compiled a list of the hospitals patients would recommend in each state using Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems data from CMS. CMS created 10 Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) star ratings based on publicly reported...

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

51 hospitals and health systems with great diabetes and endocrinology programs | 2024

Becker’s is excited to spotlight 51 hospitals and health systems recognized for their outstanding diabetes and endocrinology programs. These organizations deliver comprehensive care to support patients with endocrine system disorders, offering advanced diagnostics, personalized education, innovative...

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

75 hospital and health system chief pharmacy officers to know | 2025

These influential leaders oversee medication management and drug supply across their organizations, playing a critical role in ensuring safe and effective patient care. From shaping cost-conscious pharmacy strategies to driving innovation through automation, technology and policy development, chief pharmacy officers are also mentoring and empowering the next generation of pharmacy professionals.
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5.19.25 |  Worcester Business Journal |  Awards/Recognition,  In the Community,  In the Media

2025 Power 100: Dr. Eric Dickson

When Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer was about to close in the summer of 2024, Dickson said he was looking into every opportunity possible to support the region left without its most central hospital. Just nine months after the hospital’s closure, UMass Memorial announced it would open up a...

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

339 hospitals with the lowest CLABSI rates

A total of 339 hospitals in the US have a central line associated bloodstream infection rate of zero, as based on the healthcare-associated infections dataset from CMS. The Healthcare-Associated Infections dataset, updated April 30, includes performance data for five types of infections collected through the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network.
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