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The advent of EHRs promised better patient engagement and optimized workflows, but has efficiency overtaken empathy and patient-centered care?

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 released Tuesday

Two locations are just outside the main entrances of the Southbridge & Webster hospitals for easy, discreet access

Southbridge, MA, November 6, 2023 – An idea conceived a year ago to help combat food and clothing insecurities in South Central Massachusetts has come to fruition. UMass Memorial Health – Harrington, has opened two free “Bridge Fridge” Community Closet and Pantry locations on its campuses - one at 100 South Street, Southbridge and another at 340 Thompson Road, Webster.

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.

Two Mass General Brigham hospitals made the U.S. News Best Hospitals "honor roll."

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.