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UMass Memorial head of urology discusses former President Biden's prostate diagnosis

Joe Biden’s personal office made the announcement on Sunday, saying the former president was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule last week and diagnosed Friday with prostate cancer. Dr. Mitchell Sokoloff said, for most men, usually the disease is detected in an earlier stage. “Not surprised

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| Healthcare Financial Management Association | In the Media

Court rules against drug companies on the question of a 340B rebate model

Hospitals hoping to avoid having to use a rebate model in the 340B Drug Pricing Program received good news in court recently. A federal judge issued a May 15 written opinion that the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) was within its rights to deny four drug manufacturers unilateral

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| BusinessWire | In the Media, Innovations

Vicarious Surgical Announces New Collaboration with UMass Memorial Medical Center

Vicarious Surgical Inc (NYSE: RBOT, RBOT WS), a next-generation robotics technology company seeking to improve lives by transforming robotic surgery, today announced that it has signed an agreement with UMass Memorial Medical Center intended to support adoption and utilization of its robotic system

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| Community Advocate | In the Community, In the Media, Patient Care

Marlborough Hospital set for state-of-the-art expansion

Marlborough Hospital is getting ready to introduce state-of-the-art equipment. During the City Council meeting on April 14, Brian Falk, the attorney representing Marlborough Hospital and UMass Memorial Realty Inc., presented details of a special permit to allow a proposed 8,000-square-foot expansion

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| Worcester Business Journal | Human Interest, In the Media, Patient Care

Following opening of $220M tower, UMass Memorial ER wait times are dropping

New data shows the opening of UMass Memorial Health’s $220-million acute-care facility North Pavilion in Worcester has contributed to increased emergency department capacity and record-high transfers from other hospitals.

We really had a clogged emergency department because we couldn't get patients out to an inpatient room. As soon as we unclogged it with the new tower, we were able to see people quicker, and that's important when people have time sensitive illness.

Dr. Eric Dickson | President and CEO, UMass Memorial Health
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New UMass Memorial Health acute-care facility looks to address bed shortage in Massachusetts

We're getting a closer look at UMass Memorial Health's new North Pavilion Building. The facility, which is on the property of the former Beaumont Rehabilitation Center, looks to address ongoing bed shortage problems throughout the region.

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| Human Interest, In the Media, Press Release

UMass Memorial Health Names Tim Foley as Vice President of Government Relations

Worcester, MA – UMass Memorial Health (UMMH), the largest not-for-profit health care system in Central Massachusetts, today announced that Tim Foley will be joining the system as Vice President of Government Relations starting April 28. Foley has served as Executive Vice President and Massachusetts

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| Telegram & Gazette | Human Interest, In the Community, In the Media

In unanimous vote, Worcester health board pushes vaccinations, dismissing RFK Jr. stance

The Board of Health wants the public to know about the importance of getting vaccinated against infectious diseases. 

In a 5-0 vote Monday, the board directed the city Public Health Department to develop a plan to inform residents about vaccines and wants the plan presented during the board's next

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| Worcester Business Journal | Human Interest, In the Community, In the Media, Patient Care

UMass Memorial to buy Groton property for new Nashoba Valley emergency facility

After UMass Memorial Health previously announced it would open an emergency department in the Nashoba Valley region in the wake of Nashoba Valley Medical Center’s closure, the Worcester-based system is taking next steps to acquire a Groton site to open a satellite emergency facility. 

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