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UMass Memorial Colorectal Surgeons Recognized for National Leadership and Expertise

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Dr. Justin Maykel (left) and Dr. Karim Alavi (right)
Dr. Justin Maykel (left) and Dr. Karim Alavi (right)

Patients seeking colorectal care at UMass Memorial Health have access to nationally recognized specialists who are helping advance the field of colon and rectal surgery.

Justin Maykel, MD, Chief of the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery and Medical Director of Perioperative Services at UMass...

‘BFFs’ and budgets: Inside health systems’ Epic relationships

For four health systems, managing Epic means something closer to an ongoing relationship than a software contract — regular executive meetings, direct developer access, and, at times, weekend-long emergency support.

Overall, Epic is outstanding at listening to their customers and prioritizing patient safety concerns. At times it can be a challenge to prioritize our enhancement requests due to the high volume of requests they receive from customers across the globe.

Eric Alper, MD | Senior Vice President and Chief Quality Officer, UMass Memorial Health
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