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What’s at stake if the anesthesia shortage isn’t fixed?
From delayed surgeries to increased patient complications, the stakes of the anesthesia shortage could not be more clear. To address these stakes, nine leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the effects and consequences of the anesthesia shortage.
Judge shuts down drugmakers’ 340B rebate plans, for now
Drugmakers have to continue paying hospitals upfront discounts for drugs in the 340B program — at least in the near term — after a federal court ruled late last week against major manufacturers that wanted to issue rebates for 340B drugs instead.
Bristol Community College celebrated 58th Commencement Ceremony; here are the graduates and their accomplishments
Bristol Community College celebrated its 58th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, under the college’s solar canopies at the Bristol Fall River Campus. At the ceremony, Bristol awarded 881 degrees in Associate in Science, Associate in Arts and Associate in Applied Science.
81-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Graduate at Worcester State with Nursing Master’s
At 81, Eileen Montecalvo made history at Worcester State University, earning her Master of Science in Nursing. She became the oldest graduate the school has ever seen.
Remember that the patient comes first, not the computer... Always keep the patient and their family first.
Eileen Montecalvo | Master of Science, Nursing
'That golf course is unbelievable': Worcester CC winds up the talk at the Travelers media day
Nathan Grube, tournament director of the Travelers Championship, called it one of the top five golf courses he has played. Andy Bessette, Travelers executive vice president and chief administrative officer, declared it was the most fun golf course he has played.
MA Hospitals At 'Immediate Risk' For Closure, New Analysis Says
Massachusetts rural hospitals are among 300 nationwide that are at "immediate risk of closure," a new report says. The report comes as Medicaid changes are contemplated in the House Republican budget bill unveiled earlier this week.
'A long recovery:' Experts react to Jayson Tatum's leg injury
A right leg injury for star Jayson Tatum has put a black cloud over the Celtic's 2025 playoff run. Tatum going down in the fourth quarter of Monday night's game with a right leg injury. Tatum needing a wheelchair to leave the court.
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 syst
Facing ED headwinds, UMass Memorial found relief in triage overhaul
Worcester, Mass.-based UMass Memorial Health has expanded the use of Mednition’s KATE AI triage support tool to five additional emergency departments after seeing early success at its flagship hospital.
UMass Memorial Health unveils plans for new satellite emergency facility in Groton, MA
At a meeting in Groton, Massachusetts, on Tuesday night, officials from UMass said the state's Department of Public Health approved the proposal for the facility, which will be located in the town.
UMass Memorial expands AI triage tool to 5 more hospitals
Worcester, Mass.-based UMass Memorial Health is expanding its use of an artificial intelligence tool designed to support emergency department nurses and enhance patient safety across five additional hospitals.
100 academic medical centers to know | 2025
Academic medical centers combine exceptional patient care with cutting-edge research and groundbreaking medical advancements.