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Across the pond: English doctor to be UMass Memorial Medical Center’s new chief of cardiac surgery
Healing with Purpose: Dr. Anil Chandraker’s Visionary Journey in Kidney Transplantation and Compassionate Care
Dahlias brighten patients' day at UMass Memorial
'I could hear normally again:' Cochlear implant at Umass Memorial Medical Center helps woman after hearing loss
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.
132 patient safety experts to know | 2025
Doctors Share the Surprising Health Conditions You Might Not Know You Have
The underappreciated metrics CEOs now consider crucial
How seasoned CEOs earned team buy-in for new initiatives
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
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.
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.