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Mohammed Salman Shazeeb, associate professor of radiology at UMass Chan Medical School, points to his computer screen from behind his desk and shows the results of his research on AI and breast cancer.

AI can detect breast cancer risk before humans. Why it may take hospitals a while to adopt the tech

UMass Memorial Health is participating in a first-of-its-kind national study using the Mirai AI tool to predict breast cancer risk, which identified 4,000 high-risk patients out of 65,000 screened and detected cancer in six study participants.

Dr. David McManus, incoming chancellor of UMass Chan Medical School, stands on the grounds of UMass Memorial Medical Center, with the main entrance to the hospital behind him.

The Selection of Dr. David McManus as Chancellor Charts a New Path for UMass Chan and UMass Memorial Health

As an employee of both UMass Chan Medical School and the UMass Memorial Health, Dr. David McManus has had a front-row seat to the simmering tension between Worcester’s two largest employers.

The Doctor Is In — or Is It AI?

Massachusetts hospitals are increasingly using artificial intelligence to support medical diagnoses, particularly in radiology, where AI tools can enhance imaging, improve accuracy, and even reduce patients’ radiation exposure. Experts say the technology shows promise in reducing diagnostic errors — still a significant issue in healthcare — but it’s not without concerns.

What Precision Care AI Looks Like at Enterprise Scale — 4 Takeaways

With an estimated 140,000 health AI companies competing for health system attention, the challenge for executives is no...

Dr. Richard Ellison of UMass Memorial Medical Center.

Mass. Health Officials: Passenger on Boston-Bound JetBlue Flight Had Measles, Prompts Health Alert

BOSTON — A traveler who passed through Boston Logan International Airport last week has measles, the Boston Public Health Commission and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health said.

Shhhh: Quieter Hospitals Offer Benefits to Inpatients

The word is out in the medical community that quieter hospital environments offer significant benefits to inpatients.

Great Leaders in Healthcare 2026

Great healthcare leaders are proactive changemakers, always looking ahead and striving for better. The executives recognized here represent the best of the best in healthcare leadership. They are bold, courageous and deeply committed to their causes.

A graphic representation of blips on a heart monitor, with the outline of a heart in the background.

Here’s How To Fix Primary Care for the Highest-Need Patients

Massachusetts health care, often praised for its excellence, is experiencing systemic strain. Our primary care...

A $250M Cost: Insurers Say Prior Authorizations Reduce Unnecessary Care. Hospital Leaders Say New Reforms Could Ease the Administrative Burden.

Prior authorizations cost UMass Memorial Health up to $250 million annually, said President and CEO Dr. Eric Dickson...

Webster Paving Renovation Project

4.17.26

Read more about Webster Paving Renovation Project

UMass Memorial Health – Harrington Hospital's Webster Campus will undergo new paving on its access road and parking areas.

Starting Date: April 20

Expected Duration: Four to five weeks (weather permitting)

To minimize disruption to traffic flow and maintain access to hospital services, the project will be completed in multiple phases.

We encourage visitors to check this page regularly for updates on project progress and any temporary changes to parking or access routes. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these important improvements to our Webster facility.

Current Phase

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