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As the public health emergency declaration in Massachusetts is set to end on May 11, UMass Memorial Health in Worcester is poised to update its masking policy, which will make masking optional in most settings throughout the healthcare system.

The letter demanded Dickson commit to opening an investigation into what led to suspension of the programs and making the findings public.

Foley said he was disappointed in the response from UMass Memorial Health and Community Healthlink, and called the administrators “cowards” for not speaking with the workers.

Content from the May 1, 2023 - Power 50 of Worcester Business Journal

As the leader of more than 17,000 caregivers at the largest healthcare provider and largest employer in Central Massachusetts, Dr. Eric Dickson has a wide-spreading domain.

WBJ hosts a variety of awards events each year, honoring Central Massachusetts business professionals for exceptional achievements. We invite our readers to nominate individuals for awards like 40 Under Forty, Outstanding Women in Business, Business Leader of the Year and Manufacturing Excellence.

As the continuous Medicaid coverage policy unwinds, hospitals and health systems could encounter millions of newly uninsured patients. Beckers spoke with leaders at Memorial Healthcare System, Sanford Health and more to learn how they are preparing.

Community Healthlink, operated by UMass Memorial Health, will lay off 80 employees as it temporarily suspends admissions for its three inpatient programs.

Work is underway on two important projects that have temporarily delayed drivers in the area.

Work is underway on two important projects that have temporarily delayed drivers in the area.