Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association

12/11/2025

12/11/2025

“I see our role as administrators as somebody who removes barriers and makes it easier for clinicians to take care of patients.”

Congratulations to Heywood Hospital’s President & CEO, Rozanna Penney for being named a Champion of Health Care from Worcester Business Journal!

Read more about her leadership journey here ⤵️

Penney joined the Gardner-based hospital system in 2019 as its chief certified registered nurse anesthetist, and in just four years time, she had become its CEO.

12/10/2025

Congratulations to Athol Hospital for its 2025 Performance Leadership Award for outstanding patient outcomes!

A well-deserved recognition of all you do for your patients and your community.

Heywood Hospital

🎉 Big News! 🎉
We’re excited to share that Athol Memorial Hospital has been recognized with a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for outstanding patient outcomes!

Awarded by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, this honor places us in the top quartile of rural hospitals nationwide — a true testament to the skill, dedication, and compassion our team shows every day. 💙

This achievement is thanks to:

👩‍⚕️ Our incredible staff — your commitment to exceptional care makes all the difference.
🏥 Our amazing community — your trust inspires us to keep raising the bar.
🤝 Our valued partners — special thanks to the Massachusetts State Office of Rural Health and the Department of Public Health for your ongoing support.

We’re proud to serve you, and we’re committed to continuing our mission of delivering exceptional healthcare close to home. Thank you for being part of our journey!

12/10/2025

Martha's Vineyard Hospital is trying something new to enhance access to primary care: a 24/7 virtual primary care practice that pairs patients with physicians remotely while working closely with on-Island clinicians.

Read more about Care Connect primary care practice here ⤵️

As the Vineyard struggles with a lack of primary care physicians, Martha’s Vineyard Hospital is launching a new service it hopes can clear its extensive patient waiting list.

12/10/2025

12/10/2025

It took enacting a law to shield transit workers from assaults. Shouldn’t health-care workers receive the same protections?

12/09/2025

51 surveys. Annual, biannual, monthly, biweekly, weekly, and daily. MHA Board Chair Michael Lauf recently joined the Health Policy Commission’s Cost Trends Hearing and explained how administrative burdens are just one of the factors complicating cost and efficiency for local healthcare providers.

Read more in The Boston Globe ⤵️

Massachusetts has a crisis of access and affordability.

12/08/2025

Over 500 attendees. Countless insights. One extraordinary day.

This year’s Women’s Conference was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when people come together with intention and purpose. We hope everyone left feeling inspired, reenergized, and ready to create meaningful change—grounded in authenticity, led by values, and fueled by the courage to show up as themselves.

Thank you to our speakers, partners, vendors, sponsors, and every attendee who made this day so impactful. Onward!

12/05/2025

We’re at the Westin Seaport for our Annual Women’s Conference—joined by 500+ thought leaders, changemakers, and providers.

Here’s to a day of insight and inspiration!

12/05/2025

We’re at the Westin Seaport for our Annual Women’s Conference—joined by 400+ thought leaders, changemakers, and providers.

Here’s to a day of insight and inspiration!

12/04/2025

How do you design a program in partnership with the community to close health disparities?

Drs. Thea James, BMC, Elsie Taveras, Mass General Brigham, and Mattapan Community Health Center's Guale Valdez discuss how HEART of Communities can be a model for healthcare delivery in our neighborhoods.

Read on Bay State Banner: https://bit.ly/48ud210