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6.16.25 |  TechTarget |  AI,  In the Media,  Innovations,  Patient Care

Using AI to support nurses managing ED triage

UMass Memorial Health has expanded its use of an AI tool to support nurses conducting ED discharge through clinical decision support and early identification of urgent care needs.

There's going to be more and more pressure on emergency rooms moving forward, especially as other aspects of our healthcare systems are failing. So, throughput and accuracy are going to be very important through our emergency rooms. And a tool like this will be very beneficial.

Ken Shanahan | MSN, RN, senior director of emergency medicine and behavioral health at UMass Memorial Medical Center
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6.11.25 |  Newsweek |  In the Media,  Innovations,  Patient Care

Inside Hospitals' Digital Command Centers

As hospitals across the U.S. face rising demand for their services—driven, in part, by sicker patients and an aging population—many are turning to these digital "command centers" to improve operational efficiency and polish the patient experience.

We're collaborating more effectively by being in the same space, and that's allowing us to reduce some of the silos.

Eric Alper, MD | Vice President, Chief Quality and Chief Clinical Informatics Officer
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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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5.15.25 |  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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5.12.25 |  Becker's Hospital Review |  Human Interest,  In the Media,  Patient Care

377 top hospitals for patient experience: Healthgrades

Healthgrades honored 377 hospitals across 44 states for patient experience. Healthgrades released its 2025 Outstanding Patient Experience Award, which recognizes hospitals that provide top-quality care while ensuring a positive healthcare experience for patients. The company analyzed data from 3,059...

Our work with Vicarious Surgical will allow us to explore the potential of this technology with an ultimate goal of improving patient care.

Dr. John Kelly | Chief of General and Minimally Invasive Surgery at UMass Memorial Medical Center
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5.9.25 |  Community Advocate |  In the Community,  In the Media,  Patient Care

Marlborough Hospital set for state-of-the-art expansion

Marlborough Hospital is getting ready to introduce state-of-the-art equipment. During the City Council meeting on April 14, Brian Falk, the attorney representing Marlborough Hospital and UMass Memorial Realty Inc., presented details of a special permit to allow a proposed 8,000-square-foot expansion...

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5.7.25 |  WCVB Channel 5 |  In the Community,  Patient Care

UMass Memorial Health unveils plans for new satellite emergency facility in Groton, MA

UMass Memorial Health is moving ahead with plans to build a new satellite emergency facility to fill the void left by the closure of Steward Health Care's Nashoba Valley Medical Center.

At a meeting in Groton, Massachusetts, on Tuesday night, officials from UMass said the state's Department of Public Health approved the proposal for the facility, which will be located in the town.
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