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How Safety Net Hospitals Can Scale AI
Eric Alper, SVP and chief quality officer at UMass Memorial Health, says the hospital has deployed 40 AI models despite limited resources, prioritizing use cases that improve care delivery, efficiency and financial sustainability.
UMass Memorial Health Moves Longtime Primary Care Practice to Shrewsbury
A Worcester-based hospital system marked the move of a longtime primary care practice.
UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center Lands on Newsweek’s National Hospital List
Only four Massachusetts hospitals earned a place in Newsweek’s 2026 ranking of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.
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7.27.26 |
22 News WWLP |
Funding/Grants,
Human Interest,
In the Media,
Patient Care
These Massachusetts Hospitals Awarded Funds To Speed Up Senior Discharges
The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) announced last Thursday that it is providing $1.38 million in total funding to seven acute care hospitals across the state.
7.24.26 |
Telegram & Gazette |
Human Interest,
In the Community,
In the Media
Oxford’s Horgan, an Oncology Nurse, Honors Late Father With Golf Event
In honor of his father, [Ryan] Horgan and his family will run the Fairway to Care golf tournament on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Blissful Meadows Golf Club in Uxbridge to benefit the UMass Memorial Cancer Center.
I think my experience with my dad has made me a better provider and a better nurse practitioner and to have a degree of empathy that another provider might not have.
Ryan Horgan | Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse Practitioner | UMass Medical Center
7.23.26 |
Prevention |
Human Interest,
In the Media
Doctors Explain Everything to Know About Arthritis of the Hand
Experts explain everything to know about arthritis of the hand, including risk factors, symptoms, home remedies, and when it’s time to see a doctor.
7.19.26 |
Worcester Guardian |
Awards/Recognition,
Human Interest,
In the Media
UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center Lands on Newsweek’s National Hospital List
Only four Massachusetts hospitals earned a place in Newsweek’s 2026 ranking of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.
7.17.26 |
Patch |
Human Interest,
In the Community,
In the Media
UMass Memorial Health Moves Longtime Primary Care Practice to Shrewsbury
A Worcester-based hospital system marked the move of a longtime primary care practice.
7.16.26 |
WCVB Channel 5 |
Human Interest,
In the Community,
In the Media
Smell That? Thick Plume of Wildfire Smoke From Canada, Minnesota Drifting Over Massachusetts
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is impacting air quality in Massachusetts.
7.14.26 |
Spectrum News 1 |
Human Interest,
In the Community,
In the Media,
Patient Care
Addressing a Critical Need in South County, UMass Memorial Opens New Primary Care Facility in Charlton
Addressing what is a critical need in Southern Worcester County, UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital recently opened a primary care facility in Charlton. The facility, located on Trolley Square Road, offers twenty-one exam rooms, clinical workspace and new offices for four primary care doctors.
7.13.26 |
Worcester Guardian |
Human Interest,
In the Media,
Legislation
Worcester Board of Health Approves Updated Tobacco Regulations
The Worcester Board of Health voted Monday night to approve a series of updates to the city’s tobacco regulations, adopting revisions officials said are intended to address youth tobacco use while creating clearer and more consistent requirements for tobacco retailers.
Status quo is going to lead to increased rates of smoking, vaping, and impacts those disadvantaged populations and vulnerable populations even more.
Ted Kremer, MD | Pediatric Pulmonology, UMass Memorial Medical Center
7.10.26 |
Patch |
Funding/Grants,
Human Interest,
In the Media,
Patient Care
UMass Memorial Gets Second $30K Gift For Foster Care Clinic
UMass Memorial Health has received its second $30,000 gift from United Way of Central Massachusetts to support services for children entering foster care.
Children in foster care face significant educational challenges and the support of United Way of Central Massachusetts helps us provide critical services to a vulnerable population.
Justin Precourt | President, UMass Memorial Medical Center
6.25.26 |
Becker's Hospital Review |
Awards/Recognition,
Human Interest,
In the Media
5 Revenue Cycle Leaders to Know
Angela Confoey, Senior Vice President of Revenue Cycle and Chief Revenue Officer at UMass Memorial Health leads a large, complex revenue cycle organization focused on protecting reimbursement, improving cash performance, reducing avoidable denials, and advancing a more reliable and compassionate patient financial experience.
6.25.26 |
Healthcare IT News |
AI,
Human Interest,
In the Media,
Innovations
Health Systems Must Shift AI Use From Automation to Transformation
While healthcare investments in AI are two to three times that of other industries, most providers focus AI's power on tackling administrative tasks. But AI's true value is in transforming care, explain experts at the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum.
It's no longer about 'Should we use AI?,' It's about 'Where should we … how exactly should we use AI?'
Dr. Eric Alper | Senior Vice President, Chief Quality Officer, and Chief Clinical Informatics Officer
6.23.26 |
Lown Institute |
Awards/Recognition,
Human Interest,
In the Media
2026 Lown Hospitals Index: Acute Care Honor Roll
Out of 2,718 acute care hospitals, 123 secured a place on the 2026 Lown Hospitals Index Honor Roll by earning “A” grades across Equity, Value, and Outcomes measures.
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