Heywood Hospital representatives proudly marked a significant milestone on Wednesday with the official ribbon cutting of its newly operational helipad, further strengthening its ability to deliver rapid, life-saving care to the community.

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.

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.

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.

Mr. [Sergio] Melgar is Executive Vice President and CFO of UMass Memorial Health, where he leads finance, IT, revenue cycle and facilities management.

Dr. Stephen Krinzman, medical director of adult allergy and immunology at UMass Memorial Medical Center, said he doesn’t know if this year’s pollen count is higher than normal. What he does believe is climate change has made allergy seasons worse over time.

UMass Memorial Health was named an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader in the foundation’s 2026 Healthcare Equality Index, the highest distinction in the national benchmarking report for LGBTQ+ inclusion and equity practices in health care, the health system announced Friday.

UMass Memorial Health – Harrington Hospital is adding four primary care providers at its Trolley Crossing location in Charlton this summer.

Worcester is also getting World Cup fever, hosting four watch parties on the Common. Keeping the fans who show up to take in the action safe will be a primary focus. Worcester EMS out of UMass Memorial Health will have two ambulances on site should fans require medical attention. Coastal Medical Transportation Systems will pitch in with two ambulances.

Losing weight is never easy. Now, some patients are relying on a one-two punch to drop those unwanted pounds.